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
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.
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).
Award Winner
Ms. Clark reads her essay at the Februrary meeting of the Fairfax Resolves
The Fairfax Resolves Chapter winning essay for 2009 was written by Hannah Clark, a junior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Ms. Clark's topic, “Odd One Out", dicussed the life of John Adams and how he was the "odd man out" during the revolutionary period.
Ms. Clark attended one of the Chapter's regular meetings where she shared her winning essay with members and residents of Vinson Hall. Ms. Clark received a check for $50 and a certificate for her outstanding contribution.
As the chapter winner, Ms. Clark's essay was submitted to the state contest where it was judged against very competitive essays from around Virginia. Ms. Clark's essay took home second place and an additional $300. Congratulations Ms. Clark!
Ms. Clark poses with her family (left) and Chapter President Tom Speelman (right).
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