Americanism

What is the AMVETS Americanism Program?

The AMVETS Americanism Program is a patriotic program the organization offers schools and youth organizations as a resource for teaching children in kindergarten through 12th grade about their American heritage, civics and citizenship. The program includes flag drawing, poster and essay contests that are grade specific and age appropriate.

 

Who is eligible?
All school age children, K-12. They may attend public, private, parochial schools or may be home schooled. Participants may also come through any youth group such as Scouting or from Church Sunday schools. Students in kindergarten–1st grade can enter the Flag Drawing contest. Students in 2nd–5th grades can enter the Poster contest. Students in 6th–12th grades can enter the Essay Writing contest

 

How does a child or young adult participate?
Teachers or youth group leaders hopefully will take the initiative to involve their students. The program addresses learning standards in civics and presents excellent topics for writing and art assignments, which teachers can incorporate into their classes.Teachers may also contact a local AMVETS post or department to invite veterans to visit their classes. Students whose teachers or schools are not participating in the program can still enter the contest specific to their grade as a take-home or after-school project. Parents may contact a local AMVETS post or department, on behalf of their children, to submit entries or contact the AMVETS National Programs Department at 301-683-4031.

 

How do I enter?
Entry forms (PDF files) with contest rules, including the “themes” can be downloaded by clicking on the following link: Americanism Contest Packet – PDF file (1.23 MB)

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Future Themes:

2023-2024: “Why is it Important to Vote?” 

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2023 Winners K-12th:

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Posters                                                                    Essays
 

Kindergarten

1st place- Avacyn Kuehl   WI  45

2nd place- Jonathan Simmon  ID 01

 

1st Grade

1st place- Kimber Ware   WA 01

2nd place- Murdoch Klinedinst   PA 274

 

2nd Grade

1st place- Elizabeth Taylor   Dept of TN

2nd place- Ruby Stroh           ND 20

 

3rd Grade

1st place- Brileigh Wolff            ND 20

2nd place- Tymofii Haikevych   MA 12

 

4th Grade

1st place- Blake Hoffman   PA 274

2nd place- Julia Stauss        NE 15

 

5th Grade

1st place- Elizabeth Behm     MI 23

2nd place- Gavin M. Gehres  OH 1991

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