AREA — Calling all MSAD44 Middle School Students!
Enter our Memorial Day Essay contest, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 68, Locke Mills
The top three entries will receive cash rewards:
• 1st Prize Winner – $200
• 2nd Prize Winner – $125
• 3rd Prize Winnter – $75
Topic: Write about an American who died in military service to our country and what inspiration that offers to you personally or to future generations.
Contest details:
• Eligibility: MSAD44 students in grades 6-8 (public, private, and homeschool)
• Deadline: May 5, 2024
• Requirements: 250-500 words; typed in 12-point font; double-spaced; no more than 2 pages in length. Include name, grade, school, email, and phone number
• Prizes: The top 3 entries will receive cash rewards and media recognition. The winner will be invited to share in Memorial Day activities organized by the American Legion.
• Submissions can be emailed to Paige at [email protected] or mailed to P.O. Box 701, Bethel, ME 04217. Call 207-739-9842 for more information.
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