
Our Chapter's presentation of a portrait of Gen George Washington to CSM Roderick and Lt Col Kulla of the Poplar Bluff High School JROTC.
Enter our Essay Contest-$250
This contest is at the local level sponsored by our SAR chapter. First Place award receives $250, 2nd Place $125, and 3rd Place $75. The Essay must be on six different themes of the Revolutionary War era of 800 to 1200 words. Visit SAR.ORG>Education>Youth Contest Awards>George and Stella Knight Essay Contest for the complete rules and application procedures. Entries are for grades 9 through 12 and will be judged on historical accuracy, grammar, spelling, and general composition with a local deadline to be determined. Mail entries to ALO Chapter SAR, P O Box 1642, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702-1642. Contact James Bizzell, ALO President, at quandry64@gmail.com for any questions.
Winners at the local level will be sent to the state level where the statewide winner will receive $500. First place at the National level will receive $5,000, 2nd place $2,500, and 3rd place $1,000.