American Legion Auxiliary Unit #263 announces 2021 essay contest

 

[January 04, 2022]   The American Legion Auxiliary of Lincoln supports Americanism and Patriotism and is sponsoring an Americanism Essay Contest to help instill in our students the ideals of Americanism, Patriotism and Good Citizenship.

The topic for the essay is ”Patriotism: How We Are More Alike Than Different”.

The contest is open to all students in the seventh through 12th grades in the local Lincoln schools, and those home-schooled.

Area grade schools and the high school guidance department have been given the information for the contest.

Information and guidelines can also be obtained by calling Diane Farmer, Americanism Chairman, at 217-871-1179.

Essays must be received by February 4, 2022. They may be turned into the students’ school or mailed to Diane Farmer, 1209 700th Avenue, Lincoln, IL 62656. Essays may also be dropped off at the American Legion on 5th Street.

[Diane Farmer, Americanism Chairman
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #263]