SAR sponsors youth contests
The George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) reminds teachers and students of several youth-oriented contests sponsored by SAR.
They are the Knight Historical Essay contest for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors; the Boy Scout, Eagle Scout recognition and scholarship program, the Middle School brochure contest that is open to sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grade students; and the Americanism Elementary School poster contest for fourth and fifth grade students. The contests are open to students in public, parochial or private schools, including accredited home schools. Each contest is conducted at three levels – chapter, state and national with awards varying at each level.
Contest information is available on the National Society website at www.sar.org on the Youth & Education tab.
The Sons of the American Revolution is a male lineage society that perpetuates the ideas of the war for independence. As a historical, educational and patriotic non-profit corporation, they seek to maintain and expand the meaning of patriotism, respect for our national symbols and the value of American citizenship. The SAR is open to any male 18 or older that can trace their lineage back to a person that fought in or supported the cause of the American Revolution. For more information, contact members Kenneth Gorton at 724-942-5390 or Ron Miller at 412-262-2467.