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This contest was originally named in honor of SAR Compatriot President Calvin
Coolidge who won an SAR essay contest while a student at Amherst. The contest
was reestablished in 1988 by Compatriot McCarthy DeMere. In 1995, the contest
was renamed the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest in honor of
their generous gift to the SAR to support this contest. The contest is designed
to give high school students an opportunity to explore events that shaped
American History.
This contest is open to all high school sophomore, juniors, and seniors. It is
ideal for students who do not feel comfortable giving an oration but who can
write what they think is going to happen to this country in the future.
The essay must be original, in English, typewritten, double spaced and must have
a minimum of 500 words and not exceed 750 words excluding the title page,
footnotes, bibliography and biography. The topic is announced annually. Consult
the advisor listed below for specific details.
The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the NASSP National Advisory List of Contests and Activities.
Entry deadline: About December 1st
National 1st place award: $4,500
Contest rules and information can be found at the National Society Sons of the American Revolution
For more information and to enter the contest contact
D. Brady at 316-522-9018 or
dbrady143@hotmail.com