Knight Essay Contest

George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest

The contest is designed to give high school sophomores, juniors and seniors an opportunity to explore events that shaped American History.  This contest is open to all students who are United States citizens or legal aliens.  Contestants shall be attending public, parochial, or private high schools (including accredited home schools). The contest sponsored by the Michigan Society is conducted in two phases: State and National.  Only one entry per student is permitted each year.

The contest is for an original researched and proven topic written in English.  The topic of the essay shall deal with: an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution.

First place: Michigan finalist will receive a certificate. Michigan finalist cash prize to be determined. Three cash scholarship awards are given at the National level by the NSSAR: First Place: $2,000, Second Place: $1,000, Third Place: $500

The Michigan Society Knight Essay Chairman is:

 

William G Vette

11389 Oakwood Dr.

Jerome, MI 49249-9804

vwk1@aol.com

Contest rules, entry form, last years winning essay's and further information can be obtained at the www.sar.org/youth/Knight_Essay.html

Contest Due Date: December 31, 2012(To Local SAR Chapter)

Details: February 1, 2013 (Chairman, Knight Essay Committee)

 

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PAST  YEARS  WINNERS

 2010-Christie Mueller won MISSAR 1st award 2010 with ONE PERSON'S IMPACT - MISSAR Announcement

 2002- Nathan William Skelly won 1st place in 2002 with A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER

 2001-Samuel H. Wedes, West Bloomfield High was the 2nd place winner in the 2001 contest with his essay: A LIVING CONSTITUTION