The George S. & Stella M. Knight
Essay Contest
The Knight Essay Contest is a nationally sponsored contest designed to give high school students an opportunity to explore the influence of the Revolutionary War on present day America.
The Fairfax Resolves proudly sponsors local 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to submit essays on aspects of American History such as historical persons, philosophies, or ideals that are associated with the American Revolution or related topics such as the Declaration of Independence or the framing of the United States Constitution.
Essays eligible for competition are between 800 and 1000 words. Winners of the Fairfax Resolves contest receive $50 and are eligible to compete on the State level for $500. Students interested in submitting an essay for competition should review the complete contest rules on the National Web Site and contact the President of the Fairfax Resolves
Students participating in the Essay Contest can adjust their submission and participate in the Oration Contest as well. The opportunity to double the scholarship dollars could be well worth the effort! Both contests, essay and oration, are supported by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
The Fairfax Resolves Chapter winning essay for 2008 was written by Simon Ho, a junior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. His sponsoring teacher, AP US History teacher Thomas Sleete, helped Mr. Ho to choose his topic – “James Otis: True Father of America”.
Mr. Ho’s clear, quick presentation retelling Otis’s story and his attack on the “Writ of Assistance” at the beginning of the Revolution was compelling, and Mr. Ho went on to win the Virginia State Society’s essay contest and $500. Mr. Ho, his parents, sisters, and teacher all attended the Fairfax Resolves’ March meeting where he read his state winning essay and was presented a check and a certificate for his accomplishments. Congratulations Mr. Ho!
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(Above) President Tom Speelman presents Mr. Ho with a certificate and a check for his winning essay.
(Left) Mr. Ho presents his winning essay at the Fairfax Resolves' March meeting. |
