Americanisms center
4200 Valley View Dr.
Waubeka WI.
For more information contact: Jack Janik at 262-692-9111
2012 Essay Contest: "What Our Flag Means to Me"
The essay contest is open to all students grades 4-12.
Grades 4-8 must submit a minimum 250 word essay.
Grades 9-12 must submit a minimum 500 word essay.
First prize is a $250.00 cash and award plaque; Second
prize a $125.00 cash and award plaque.
Both prizes will be awarded for each age bracket.
Please submit 3 blind copies of the essay, each with cover sheet including the contestants
name, grade, name of school, home address, and phone number.
ALL entries must be post marked by May 5, 2012 and sent to:
National Flag Day Observance 2012
PO Box 55
Waubeka, WI 53021
For more information contact:
Bob Rathsack at 262-692-2503
or Jack Janik at 262-692-9111
2011 Essay Contest Winners
The National Flag Day Foundation wishes to thank each of the nearly 200 stuents
who submitted essays for this years contest. The response was greater than
ever, with entries recieved from all over the United States.
All of the essays were well done, making selection of only two per category
difficult. The students expressed very thought-provoking reflections on the
personal significance of the American Flag. All contestants are to be applauded
for their outstanding effort. Special thanks to all of the contestants and our
panel of judges at Northern Ozaukee School led by Dr. William Harbron, Northern
Ozaukee School District Superintendent.
Winners of the 2011 Essay Contest are:
1st place - Grades 4-8: Megan Stewart, Grade 7, Burlington Washington
1st place - Grades 9-12: Elanee Smythe, Grade 12, Hilsboro, Oregon
2nd place - Grades 4-8: Abigail Hillner, Grade 5, Grafton, Wisconsin
2nd place - Grades 9-12: Sharyn Bloudoff, Grade 11, Menteca, California
Sunday, June 10, 2012: National Flag Day Observance
This year's theme is "Strength in our Communities" honoring police, fire, and emts.
The Program
begins at 12:00 noon at the Americanism Center. The Parade
begins 1:30 leaving the Americanism Center after the program. Family Day
begins after the parade (approximately 3:00pm) on the Americanism Center grounds and features ...
Fun, Games, and Prizes for the kids
Hayrides
Music by "Rumor"
Fireworks at dusk
The day's activities are FREE. Come and celebrate our flag's birthday.
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