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WINNERS of USA Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition
A unique essay scholarship program presented by USA Patriot’s Pen with a focus on character-building has selected area winners of the 2010 area essay competition. The program helps students build character and love of country through scholastic achievement. While promoting strong traditional American values, students were asked to write a thought-provoking essay on various themes that address the importance of patriotism. The competition encouraged students in the development of self-confidence, self-reliance, and good sportsmanship through written expression on a patriotic theme.
Schools in Greater Cincinnati were invited to participate and included: Forest Hills, Mariemont, Indian Hill, Loveland, Cincinnati Country Day, Milford, Miami Valley Christian, Summit Country Day, Mt. Washington, West Clermont, Seven Hills, Clermont Northeastern; McNicholas, Immaculate Heart, Guardian Angels, St. Veronica, St. Bernadette, St. Thomas More, local preschools and daycare centers, area churches, and home-schooled students.
School districts with the largest number of student participation and winners were: Clermont Northeastern, Guardian Angels, Mariemont, St. Veronica, and Home-schooled students.
Winners are: Samantha Baker, Alice Barnes, Paige Barrett, Riley Beckett, Kit Carney, Megan Chappie, Mara Coyan, Shelby DeBruler, Sophia Erhardt, Alexander Feldkamp, Eric Frey, Kyle Greathouse, Alec Gregory, Sydney Gallagher, Jeffrey Guggenheim, Kirstyn Hippe, Hollie Hoefler, Jessica Irvin, Oliver Jevicky, Michael Johns, Asher Koreman, Jack Manzler, Rebecca Mefford, Rachel Nelson, Katelyn Near, Allison O’Keefe, Reagen Powers, Katherine Rankin, Anna Randazzo, Madison Saffin, Nick Sangermano, Sidney Schaeper, Neal Stehling, Quincy Taylor, Gage Teaney, Elysee Winget, Lane Walker, Matthew Whitmore, Alek Watson, Caraline Zack.
Albert F. Peter, retired CEO of Structural Dynamics Research Corp and former Trustee, Anderson Township, Cincinnati, OH, said, “I am pleased to support and to have sponsored this year’s USA Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition to aid in bolstering student pride in America and responsibility to good citizenship.”
Winning Essay Finalists receive a variety of awards depending upon placement and include: recognition certificate, ribbon, gift, and scholarship to be presented at the Recognition Program, July 10, 2010, 2 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Rd., Anderson Township, 45230. Winners must be present at the Recognition Program to receive awards.
“Our goal is to rank among American Patriots who are leading advocates of individual liberty and for the promotion of traditional American values.” ~ USA Patriot’s Pen ~
Complete details and competition guidelines for this fall’s competition can be found at http://www.usapatriotspen.com/
Winners’ Presentation:
July 10, 2010, 2 p.m., at Anderson Center, 7580 Five Mile Rd. Cincinnati, 45230
