Patriot Pen writing contest

American Legion Family Post 2017 offers Patriot Pen writing contest for area students

The Pledge of Allegiance is one of the first things you learn as a child in school.

Students in the age range of nine to 12 years of age can earn prizes and cash awards for telling the Limon American Legion Family Post 2017 what the Pledge of Allegiance means to them.

Students can enter the contest by writing an essay, a poem, or creating an art project to express what the pledge means to them. Fourth graders in area schools are urged to participate through their classroom teachers. Teachers may contact American

Legion Contest coordinators by leaving messages for Cathy Hernandez at 720-284-7899 or Stefanie Freeman at 719-760-2306. Home school participants needing information should text Allison Arnold at 719-510-4098.

Project deadline is March 28, 2025 with winners determined by April 2. There will be an awards ceremony at the HUB City Senior Center, 220 E Avenue in Limon at 6:00 p.m. on April 9, 2025 during the regular meeting of the American Legion. Cash awards and prizes will be given to each school group from Karval, Genoa-Hugo, Limon and for Home Schoolers with awards for first, second and third places.

1st place prizes $25.00 Amazon card and a pole mounted American flag for outdoor use. 2nd place prizes $20.00 Amazon card and small American flags for indoor use. 3rd place prizes $15.00 Amazon card and small American flags for indoor use.

All participants will receive a certificate of appreciation.

Help the American Legion celebrate a Tribute to Children of Military during the April 10 awards ceremony. Parents, students, teachers and friends will be able to enjoy an exhibit of the Patriot Pen entries that evening.