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PATRIOT’S PEN

Patriot's Pen, a youth essay writing contest, is a nationwide competition that gives students in grades 7th and 8th the opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy. Last year, more than 106,000 students participated in the annual contest.

Contestants write a 300-400 word essay based on an annual patriotic theme. The first place winner receives a $10,000 savings bond and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. The top 28 national winners each receive a savings bond anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000.

The 2006-2007 theme is "Citizenship In America" The deadline is November 1, 2006.

If you are interested in entering call 405-341-2267.

Click here to download the "Patriot's Pen" Information PDF.

Click here to view "Patriot's Pen" Winners.

For more information contact VFW Post 4938.

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