Fleet Reserve Association - East Coast Region
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. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline. Click here to find an sponsor in your area. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes.
The grand national winner will receive $1,500, with additional prizes for the top three essays in each grade category ($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. Additional prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.
2023-2024 East Coast Region Essay Winners
Congratulations to All 2023-24 East Coast Region Essay Winners!
Overall Regional Winner
Kamryn Couture, 12th Grade (Branch 172)
1st Place
7th Grade: Allison Shaffer (Branch 093)
8th Grade: Victoria Senyo (Branch 024)
9th Grade: Gavin Whitehurst (Branch 293)
10th Grade: Adrian Orellana (Branch 208)
11th Grade: Ava Seitz (Branch 172)
12th Grade: Kamryn Couture (Branch 172)
2nd Place
7th Grade: Anastacia Vasquez (Branch 208)
8th Grade: JP Griffin (Branch 093)
9th Grade: Jeremiah Parker (Branch 212)
10th Grade: Elijah Silva (Branch 099)
11th Grade: Andrew Driscoll (Branch 208)
12th Grade: Naomi Ling (Branch 212)
3rd Place
7th Grade: Brendan Cochran (Branch 099)
8th Grade: Zahrah Ginna (Branch 212)
9th Grade: Lawson Watt (Branch 182)
10th Grade: Twisha Sinha (Branch 172)
11th Grade: Dulce Isaguirre (Branch 099)
12th Grade: Amos Shay (Branch 208)