I Pledge Allegiance...

GenJ Essay Contest - March/April 2010 Minimize

"I Pledge Allegiance..."

Contest Schedule:
 

Submission March 1 - March 31, 2010 (Note* This is a change due to a problem with the link to the submission form. We apologize for the inconvenience.)

Winners Announced April 21, 2010

Contest Details:

Essay Subject: "I Pledge Allegiance"

What do those words mean to us? They are words that we say all the time when we salute the United States flag, but what do they really signify?

Explore what these words mean to you as a Christian American. How do these words influence your life, and how will they impact your future?

Rules: All entries should be no more than 500 words. They should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman font with no spelling and no grammar errors.

Participants may only submit one essay.

Participants will be divided into two judging groups, 11-14 years old, and 15-19.

Prizes: The following prizes will be awarded for both age groups.

1st Prize: $100 gift card to Amazon.com

2nd Prize: GenJ Hoodie Sweatshirt (winner's choice)

3rd Prize: GenJ T-Shirt (winner's choice)

Essay Contest Forms Minimize

 Registration Form

All submissions must be in by 11:59 EST, March 31, 2010. (Note* this is a change due to a problem with the link. We apologize for the inconvenience) You may submit your essay electronically by emailing your essay and your form to generationjoshua@hslda.org, you may fax both the essay and the form to 540-338-8606, or you may mail them:

Generation Joshua
Attn. Essay Contest
P.O. Box 3000
Purcellville, VA 20134

  

  
 Essay Contest Winners

11-14 years old.

First Place: Hadley Roy- 14

Second Place: Emily Hollaway - 14

Third Place: Jimmy Waters - 14

*Hon. Mention: Joe Lautzenheiser - 14


 

15-19 years old.

First Place: Anna Soltis - 16

Second Place: Jennifer Fuchikami - 19

Third Place: Cassia Wagner - 16


[click the name to view their essay]

*Group 1 includes an honorable mention because of the close competition between the entries. There is no prize for the honorable mention however except for the honor of being mentioned.