Two Pella Community students and one Pella Christian student received first, second and third place in the Pella American Legion’s annual flag essay contest. Zoe Drabek (left) and Greta Miller (right) with Jefferson Intermediate were presented their certificates for first and second place from the Pella American Legion on Jan. 15.
The 2020 Essay Contest Subject and Title is: The American Legion - Department of Illinois, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion are co-sponsors of this AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST. It's purpose is to aid the schools of Illinois in the teaching of AMERICANISM and GOOD CITIZENSHIP. THREE CLASSES.
The 2017 Essay Contest Subject and Title is: “What The American Flag Means to Me” The American Legion - Department of Illinois, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion are co-sponsors of this AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST. It's purpose is to aid the schools of Illinois in the teaching of AMERICANISM and GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
Each year the American Legion host an essay writing contest for all fifth grade students. This contest is designed to promote a better understanding of how the flag is to respected and why. Contestants are encouraged to write about not only the etiquette, but also what the flag means to them. Each post is to pick the best essay submitted to them.
Participate in the promotion of American Legion Americanism programs. IDEAS: Member. Support American Legion Baseball. Help with statistics. Work the concession booth; Donate to a team; Contact local sports shops and ask if they would be willing to make donations toward a fundraiser of affer a discounted price to purshase needed items.
The American Legion P O Box 1050 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Phone 1-888-4LEGION National Emblem Sales Americanism and Essay Medals Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution Flag Appreciation Certificate The Flag Code Know Your America Let's Be Right on Flag Etiquette Light of Liberty Our Country's Flag Comic Book Pledge of Allegiance.