Rick Baldwin, / Rex Faubion / Richard A. Ruiz
Branch 38 Chair / NWR Chair / National Chair
(rpbaldwin55@gmail.com) / (rexfaubion@yahoo.com) / (pctplastic@gmail.com)
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Americanism Essay Contest
Northwest Region 2024-2025 Winners
7th Grade:
1st Place Peyton Wilkins-Altmiller – Br 063
2nd Place Brylee Lutzo – Branch 038
8th Grade:
1st Place Salem Gumm – Branch 382
2nd Place Bently Strunk – Branch 063
9th Grade:
1st Place Benjamin Wu – Branch 104
2nd Place Garth Osterberg – Branch 170
10th Grade:
1st Place Bennett Olson – Branch 382
2nd Place Lane Mader – Branch 063
11th Grade:
1st Place Izaiah Vertefeuille – Branch 029
2nd Place Himeno Burley – Branch 097
3rd Place Payton McGarrah – Branch 382
12th Grade:
1st Place Samuel Bonsell – Branch 029
2nd Place Hannah Joyce Schwartz – Br 063
3rd Place Finnley Olson – Branch 382
First place winners were forwarded onto National.
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2024-2025 Americanism Essay Contest
“What Would Service To Our Country Mean To Me”
Branch 038 Winners
Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 had no entries this year.
Grade 7
1st Place – Brylee Lutzo – Colbert, WA – Saint Charles Catholic School
2nd Place – John Shinnick – Spokane, WA – Saint Chasrles Catholic School
The first place winner’s essay was sent to the NW Region AP Chair for evaluation at that level.
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Greetings FRA Members,
Just a quick note abut this year’s essay contest to share with children, grandchildren, etc. The 2024-2025 topic is listed below . Any student in graded 7 – 12 could enter the contest. Home schooled included. Contest is not limited to FRA members; however, each student must be sponsored by an FRA member or a current chartered branch.
The national prize for 1st, 2nd, 3rd are $1,000, $750, $500 respectively. The grand national prize is $1,500 and is separate from the rest of the prizes. There are also regional and branch prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
2024-2025 FRA Americanism Essay Contest
“What Would Service to Our Country Mean To Me“
Branch 38 Winners
Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 had no entries this year
Grade 7 – 1st Place – Brylee Lutzo – Colbert, WA – Saint Charles Catholic School
Grade 7 – 2nd Place – John Shinnick – Spokane, WA – Saint Charles Catholic School
The first place winner’s essay was sent to the Northwest Region AP Chair for evaluation at that level.
A-P Purpose: This Committee encourages shipmates, as well as all fellow citizens to
(1)Honor the flag of the United States of America, (2) Observe all patriotic days and anniversaries of distinguished persons and events in our nation’s history, (3) Promote the Constitution of the United States of America and to instill and foster the principles of our founding fathers to our youth, (4) Plan appropriate activities, often with participation with other veteran organizations and encourage participation in all local patriotic programs and celebrations, (5) Conduct an annual Americanism Essay Contest, in accordance with all branch, regional, and national guidelines, and (6) Honor our departed Shipmates and their families.
