SAR Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest

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Purpose

The SAR awards the Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest winners to foster the education of American's Revolution.

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Chapter Chairman

Compatriot Any Officer

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Topic

• For academic years ending in even years (ex:2021-2022), the theme shall be a: "Revolutionary War Event"
  (Texas SAR entries may select any event involving Bernardo de Galvez during the Revolutionary War)
• For academic years ending in odd years (ex:2020-2021), the theme shall be a: "Revolutionary War Person(s)"

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Eligibility

Open to all local area American History elementary students in 4th or 5th grade, dependent on which grade year the American Revolution is taught.

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Deadline

Mid January to the local Chapter, please contact the Chapter Chairman as needed. See the below Texas SAR link for more scheduling information.

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Judged Criteria

1. Does the poster express the annual theme?
2. Does the poster show originality by the student?
3. Does the poster show evidence of research?
4. Does the poster show artistic merit and creativity?
5. Does the poster accurately reflect the historical event?
6. Is the poster neat and visually pleasing?

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Awards

1. The winner from each school will advance to compete at our Arlington Chapter level.
2. Our Chapter Winner will advance to compete at the Texas State Society Conference (once the Permission / Release form is completed).
   • 1st Place – $25
3. The Texas State Society Conference winner will advance to compete at the National Level.
4. The National winners will receive a Rosette Ribbon and
   • 1st Place – $300
   • 2nd Place – $200
   • 3rd Place – $150
   • 4th & 5th Place – $100

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SAR Links To More Information

• Arlington SAR
• Texas SAR
• National SAR

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Example Past Winning Posters

• Arlington Chapter Winners
• Texas SAR Winner 2019
• Texas SAR Winner 2018
• Texas SAR Winner 2016
• Texas SAR Winner 2012