Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7–12 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. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes. The grand national winner receives $1,500. Other winners receive $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place. Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.
FRA 208 local and regional winners 2023-2024
Ben Sheegog from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Maria was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, on 8 May 2024.Adriana Pesiri from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Maria was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, on 8 May 2024.Anastacia Vasquez from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208 as the 2nd place Regional Contest Winner. Maria was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, on 8 May 2024.Anastacia Vasquez from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Maria was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, on 8 May 2024.Anna Charvat from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Maria was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, on 8 May 2024.Colleen Heward from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Maria was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, on 8 May 2024.Logan Smith from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Maria was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, on 8 May 2024.Marian Gonzalez-Bueno from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Maria was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, on 8 May 2024.Maria Rivero from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Maria was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 April 2023.Grady Mahaffey from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Grady was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 April 2023.Nicolas Cruz from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Nicolas was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 April 2023.Paige Berthold from Camp Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Paige was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 April 2023.Heaven Ubongen from Camp Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Heaven was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 April 2023.Andrew Driscoll from Camp Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Andrew was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 April 2023.Adriana Alba from Camp Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Adriana was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 April 2023.Adrian A. Orellano from Camp Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Adrian was one of the local winners of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 April 2023.Andrew Driscoll from Camp Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Andrew was a Regional winner of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 April 2023.Adrian A. Orellano from Camp Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune NC, was presented a Americanism Patriotism Recognition Certificate and check from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Adrian was a Regional winner of the 2023-2024 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The certificate and check was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 April 2023.
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2021-2022 Local Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Winners
Local winners were presented gift cards by Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208 members at the monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022. (L to R) Shipmate Graham Luby, Shipmate Paul Levesque, Vincent Gonzalez Infant of Prague Catholic School, Shipmate John Caskey. Ben Sheegog Infant of Prague Catholic School, Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite, Alicia Moulton Infant of Prague Catholic School, Shipmate Jerry Gray Jr., Sofia Lovewell Infant of Prague Catholic School, Reuben Alexander Infant of Prague Catholic School School, Hiyori Wong Varga Infant of Prague Catholic School, Zander Riley Swansboro High School, Michelle McNicholl Infant of Prague Catholic School, Logan Smith Infant of Prague Catholic School, Cecilia Nunemacher Infant of Prague Catholic School, Shipmate Paul Miethker, Shipmate Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr. Taking the photo was Shipmate Tim Manchester. Other award winners not present for the ceremony were: Ava Sauer John T. Haggard High School, Keoni Riley Infant of Prague Catholic School, Emily Gunderson Infant of Prague Catholic School, Abigail Schmitt Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jack Karle Infant of Prague Catholic School, Nicholas Cruz Infant of Prague Catholic School, Stefan Aragona Infant of Prague Catholic School, Hailey Fontana Infant of Prague Catholic School.Sofia Lovewell from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a gift card from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Sofia was one of the local winners of the 2021 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The gift card was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022. In addition, Sofia placed 3rd in the Regional Contest and will have her Essay sent to National to compete.Zander Riley from Swansboro High School, Swansboro, NC, was presented a gift card from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Zander was one of the local winners of the 2021 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The gift card was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022.Ben Sheegog from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a gift card from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Ben was one of the local winners of the 2021 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The gift card was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022.Hiyori Wong Vargas from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a gift card from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Hiyori was one of the local winners of the 2021 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The gift card was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022.Vincent Gonzalez from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a gift card from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Vincent was one of the local winners of the 2021 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The gift card was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022.Alicia Moulton from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a gift card from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Alicia was one of the local winners of the 2021 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The gift card was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022.Reuben Alexander from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a gift card from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Reuben was one of the local winners of the 2021 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The gift card was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022.Cecilia Nunemacher from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a gift card from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Cecilia was one of the local winners of the 2021 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The gift card was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022.Michelle McNicholl from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a gift card from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Michelle was one of the local winners of the 2021 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The gift card was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022.Logan Smith from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was presented a gift card from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Logan was one of the local winners of the 2021 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. The gift card was presented at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 April 2022.
2020-2021 Local Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Winners
Madisson Templeton Gift Certificate Presentation November 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite presented a certificate of Outstanding Achievement in the Americanism Patriotism National Essay Contest to Madisson Templeton. Madisson was the second place winner for the East Coast Region. She was also presented with a $50.00 gift certificate. Madisson’s parents Major Tedles and Mrs. Templeton were in attendance during the presentation.Mia Owen from, Swansboro Middle School, Swansboro NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check on 25 February 2020. (L to R) Guidance Counselor Kevin Dick, Mia Owen, Branch 208 Shipmate Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr.Molly Gartner from, Swansboro High School, Swansboro NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check on 25 February 2020. (L to R) Ms. Denise Gartner, Molly Gartner, Branch 208 Shipmate Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Principle Dr. Helen Gross.Rebecca McLean from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Rebecca McLean, Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Rebecca McLean from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, reads her award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Rebecca was one of the local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020.Nathaniel Presson from, Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune, NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Nathaniel Presson, Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Nathaniel Presson from Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune, NC, reads his award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Nathaniel was one of the local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020.Maddy Templeton from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Maddy Templeton, Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Maddy Templeton from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, reads her award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Maddy was one of the local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020.Karl Benson from, Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune, NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Karl Benson, Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Karl Benson from Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune, NC, reads his award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Karl was one of the local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020.Haley Moore from, Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune, NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Haley Moore, Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Haley Moore from Swansboro Middle School, Swanboro, NC, reads her award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Haley was one of the local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020.Erik Williams from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Erik Williams, Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Erik Williams from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, reads his award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Erik was one of the local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020.Elizabeth Schwend from, Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune, NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Elizabeth Schwend, Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Elizabeth Schwend from Lejeune High School, Camp Lejeune, NC, reads her award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Elizabeth was one of the local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020.Charlie Skala from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Charlie Skala, Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Charlie Skala from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Charlie Skala, Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Caleb Mendiola from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, was a local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Caleb Mendiola, Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Caleb Mendiola from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Jacksonville, NC, reads his award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Calab was one of the local winners of the 2020 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 11 February 2020.FRA’s Americanism Essay Contest Winners 2020. (L to R front row) Shipmate Luis Alers, Maddy Templeton Infant of Prague Catholic School, Rebecca McLean from Infant of Prague Catholic School, Caleb Mendiola Infant of Prague Catholic School, Charlie Skala Infant of Prague Catholic School, Haley Moore Swansboro Middle School, Elizabeth Schwend Lejeune High School, Nathaniel Presson Lejeune High School, Karl Benson Lejeune High School. (L to R back row) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Erik Williams Infant of Prague Catholic School, Shipmate Gerald Gray Jr., Branch 208 Chaplain Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr., Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.
2019-2020 Local Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Winners
Ashley Schaefer from Dixon High School, Holly Ridge, NC, reads her award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Ashley was one of the local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019.Ashley Schaefer from Dixon High School, Holly Ridge, NC, was a local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Ashley Schaefer, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Ashley Schaefer from Dixon High School, Holly Ridge, NC, was a local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Ashley Schaefer, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Ashley Schaefer from Dixon High School, Holly Ridge, NC, was a local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Ashley Schaefer, Sherry Schaefer, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Kiersten Caliguire from Dixon High School, Holly Ridge, NC, reads her award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Kiersten was one of the local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019.Kiersten Caliguire from Dixon High School, Holly Ridge, NC, was a local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Kiersten Caliguire, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Kiersten Caliguire from Dixon High School, Holly Ridge, NC, was a local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Kiersten Caliguire, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Laci Froncek from Swansboro Middle School, Swansboro, NC, reads her award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Laci was one of the local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019.Laci Froncek from Swansboro Middle School, Swansboro, NC, was a local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Laci Froncek, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Laci Froncek from Swansboro Middle School, Swansboro, NC, was a local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Laci Froncek, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Lexi Froncek from Swansboro Middle School, Swansboro, NC, reads her award winning Americanism Essay to members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208. Lexi was one of the local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019.Lexi Froncek from Swansboro Middle School, Swansboro, NC, was a local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Lexi Froncek, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Lexi Froncek from Swansboro Middle School, Swansboro, NC, was a local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Lexi Froncek, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.Lexi Froncek from Swansboro Middle School, Swansboro, NC, was a local winners of the 2019 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2019. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Lexi Froncek, Branch 208 member Julianne Froncek, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.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. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes. (L to R) Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Kiersten Caliguire, Ashley Schaefer, Lexi Froncek, Laci Froncek, Branch 208 Secretary Paul Miethker.
2018-2019 Local Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Winners
Left to Right: Raymond Applewhite FRA Branch President, Brain N. Tate 8th Grade Swansboro Middle School, Adam Laurio 9th Grade Carolina Liberty Home School, Paul Miethker FRA Secretary, Tazia Conmey 10th Grade Carolina Liberty Home School, Laci Froncek 7th Grade Swansboro Middle School, Jenna Munger 12th Grade Swansboro High School.
2017-2018 Local Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Winners
2015-2016 Local Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Winners
Andrew Farmer was the eighth grade local winners of the 2015 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting. (L to R) Andrew Farmer, Branch 208 President Mark Rogers.Madisyn Hickman was the seventh grade local winners of the 2015 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting. (L to R) Madisyn, Branch 208 President Mark Rogers.Marina Victoria Robles was the twelfth grade local winners of the 2015 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest and presented a certificate and check at the Branch 208 monthly meeting. (L to R) Marina Victoria Robles, Branch 208 President Mark Rogers.
