Arlington Chapter #7
TEXAS SAR
Sons
ofthe
America Revolution
SAR Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest
Purpose
The SAR awards the Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest winners to foster the education of American's Revolution.
Chapter Chairman
Compatriot Any Officer
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)"
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.
Deadline
Mid January to the local Chapter, please contact the Chapter Chairman as needed. See the below Texas SAR link for more scheduling information.
Judged Criteria
- Does the poster express the annual theme?
- Does the poster show originality by the student?
- Does the poster show evidence of research?
- Does the poster show artistic merit and creativity?
- Does the poster accurately reflect the historical event?
- Is the poster neat and visually pleasing?
Awards
- Our chapter winner top 3 winners will recieve $25 and will advance to compete at the Texas State Society Conference (once the Permission / Release form is completed).
- The Texas State Society Conference winners will receive:
- 1st Place – $300, only the 1st Place entry will advance to compete at the National level.
- 2nd Place – $200
- 3rd Place – $150
- 4th Place – $100
- 5th Place – $100
- The National winners will receive:
- 1st Place – $300
- 2nd Place – $200
- 3rd Place – $100