Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest
This contest is directed at students in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grades, depending on which year the American Revolution is taught in their educational system - including ecumenical and home school students.
The contest is also open to members of the Cub Scouts and Brownies and Children of the American Revolution (CAR) who are in the same grades but whose school system may not be participating in the contest. In the case where the local school system, or its equivalent, is participating, the young person must enter the contest through the school and not as a separate entry.
The 2015 Topic is "Lexington & Concord".
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Americanism Middle School Brochure Contest
The Americanism Middle School Brochure Contest is a contest for 8th Graders. The contest is also open to members of the Children of the American Revolution (CAR) who are in the same grade but whose school system may not be participating in the contest. In the case where the local school system, or its equivalent, is participating, the young person must enter the contest through the school and not as a separate entry.
The permanent Brochure Contest theme will be "The Foundational Documents of the United States". These documents include: Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Federalist Papers, and the Bill of Rights.
The contest is to create a tri-fold brochure out of an 8½ x 11 piece of paper while following the prescribed guidelines.
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Joseph S. Rumbaugh High School Oration Contest
This speech is designed to explore the influence of the Revolutionary War on present day America. The speech must be between 5 and 6 minutes in length on a topic of an event, personality, document on the Revolutionary War and its relationship to American today.
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The George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
The George and Stella Knight Essay Contest encourages patriotism in young people and ascertain their ideas and ideals of the present. The contest is now open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
The essay must be based on student research and deal with an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the U.S. Constitution.
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Robert E. Burt Boy Scout Volunteer Award
The Robert E. Burt Boy Scout Volunteer Award is for scouters of the Sons of the American Revolution. It is an honor due to members of the Sons of the American Revolution who act as role models and provide dedicated service to the young men in the Boy Scouts of America.
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Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship
Open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19 th birthday during the year of application. (The application year is the calendar year, January 1 st to December 31 st). You may find more information on the Arthur M. & Bredena King Eagle Scout Scholarship at the California Society SAR Website.
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Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition
If you would like your Eagle Scout recognized with a certificate by the California Society, Sons of the American Revolution, for his achievement at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor, contact Eagle Scout Chairman James F. Blauer.
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ROTC/JROTC Program
The award is presented to ROTC or JROTC cadets who are selected for having a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing and general excellence.
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Navy Sea Cadet Corps/Navy League Corps Program
The award is presented to the outstanding US Navy Sea Cadet in recognition of the cadet's leadership, military bearing, and excellence of character, scholarship and citizenship.
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Valley Forge Teacher Recognition Program
The award is open to all 5th Grade Elementary School Teachers, 8th Grade and High School American History Teachers, either public, private or parochial who teach the American Revolution. The selected teachers (up to two each year) will receive a trip to one of three Summer Graduate Teacher Workshops through the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
The 2014 SAR sponsored trip is "Revolution in the Middle States"
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The Spirit of America Award involves working with officials of a middle school or junior high school district to select and award two young people (one boy, one girl) from the district's graduating class to receive the SAR Bronze Good Citizenship medal and its accompanying certificate at the graduation ceremonies of each selected student's school.
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High School Outstanding Citizenship Award
High Schools select one young man or one young woman from their senior class to receive the Outstanding Good Citizenship Award.
The Outstanding Citizenship Lapel Pin or engraved Bronze Medal and Certificate is presented in recognition of the recipient's furthering of American citizenship principles. The High School's selection process should take into consideration the student's overall scholarship and citizenship; or a student with the highest grades in history and the best record in citizenship.
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