08/13/2026
Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7–12
The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and Patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled in the Slidell, Pearl River, Lacombe and Baton Rouge area. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through the local Slidell FRA Branch 222 before the December 1st deadline. This year’s subject is “What Does Patriotism Mean to Me?.” Local winners are presented with awards and forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes.
Please email your entry, with completed Cover Sheet, to [email protected]. You can also call Dawn at 985-290-0571 or Mark at 985-788-0928 for more information. Remember, December 1st, 2026 is the deadline.