Americanism Youth Program
Educating our youth about patriotism and Americanism is worth every effort we undertake. The program incorporates age-appropriate coloring, drawing, or an essay, beginning at kindergarten and encompassing students through the fifth grade. State awards will be presented at the Mid-Winter Conference in January.
CATEGORY 1: Open to all students enrolled in Kindergarten
CATEGORY 2: Open to all students in 1st and 2nd grades
A drawing of the American Flag on paper no larger than 9" x 12"
CATEGORY 3: Open to all students in 3rd and 4th grades:
A drawing of a historical event on paper no larger than 9" x 12"
CATEGORY 4: Open to all students in 5th grade
An essay contest based on the title "HOW I HONOR VETERANS"
(300 words or less). This essay can be handwritten, typed, or computer generated.
School Deadline for all Categories is: OCTOBER 31 of the current year.
Contacts for turning in the complete applications are:
Post Auxiliary President and Americanism Chairman, Janice Rodrigue: 985-852-1548
or
VFW Post 4752 Commander, Ray Bergeron: 985-209-3928
Americanism On A Daily Basis
Americanism in the words of Theodore Roosevelt, "Americanism is a question of spirit, conviction, and purpose, not of creed or birthplace.” Americanism is an ideal of loyal patriotism, religious tolerance, rite outs freedom, fearless courage, honest integrity, abiding faith in the commanding destiny of the United States, and a fathomless love for the principles that led our forefathers to found this country.
We are of a firm belief that Americanism is giving back to America and paying tribute to those that have endured and made the ultimate sacrifice for this Nation and its causes. Below are some of holidays and programs that are associated with Americanism:
Loyalty Day
Memorial Day
Flag Day
Independence Day
POW/MIA Day
Veterans Day
Pearl Harbor Day
Patriot’s Day
VFW Day
Supporting our Troops
Flag Presentations
School Presentations and Programs
