2019
Norm Freyer, Essay Judge, explaning some of the finer points of judging the Knight Essay Contest
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This was the first place Winner of the Withlacoochee Chapter, SAR Knight Essay Contest by
Caleb S. Sheppard of Inverness, Florida.
The Right to Keep and Bear Arms: The History and Meaning of the Second Amendment
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Caleb S. Sheppard of Inverness, Florida.
The Right to Keep and Bear Arms: The History and Meaning of the Second Amendment
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This was the second place Winner of the Withlacoochee Chapter, SAR Knight Essay Contest by Rachel E. Sheppard of Inverness,Florida.
BENEDICT ARNOLD: HERO OF SARATOGA, TRAITOR AT WEST POINT
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BENEDICT ARNOLD: HERO OF SARATOGA, TRAITOR AT WEST POINT
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This was Withlacoochee Chapter first Place Winner of the SAR, King Eagle Contest and was also recognized as the State Society 2ns Place Winner..Essay by Lathan Dixon of Brooksville, Florida. [Note that the criteria and length of the Eagle Essay is quite different than the Knight Essay contest.]
A Battle of Revolutionary Importance: The Siege of Pensacola
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A Battle of Revolutionary Importance: The Siege of Pensacola
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2018 SAR Chapter Knight Essay Award
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George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
To participate, Students must submit an original 800 to 1200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student essay is judged on historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar, spelling and documentation. The first-place winner at the Withlacoochee SAR chapter level was Caleb S. Sheppard, son of Troy and Sarah Sheppard of Inverness. Caleb is home-schooled at the 12th grade level. Upon graduation, and choosing a college or university, he favors gaining a law degree. The topic of his essay was: “The Right to Bear Arms. The History and Meaning of the Second Amendment”. Caleb received the first-place cash award of $200 and recognition certificate. Caleb’s essay now proceeds to the Florida SAR Society level of judging. The second-place winner of the essay contest was Rachel E. Sheppard, sister of Caleb. Rachel is home-schooled at the 11th grade level. The topic of her essay was, “Benedict Arnold: Hero at Saratoga, Traitor at West Point”. Rachel received the second-place cash award of $100 and recognition certificate. Pictured from left to right front are Essay Contest Chairman Charles Day, Sarah Sheppard, Caleb Sheppard, Rachel Sheppard, and Troy Sheppard; in the rear–center is Chapter President Clyde Johnson.
To participate, Students must submit an original 800 to 1200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student essay is judged on historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar, spelling and documentation. The first-place winner at the Withlacoochee SAR chapter level was Caleb S. Sheppard, son of Troy and Sarah Sheppard of Inverness. Caleb is home-schooled at the 12th grade level. Upon graduation, and choosing a college or university, he favors gaining a law degree. The topic of his essay was: “The Right to Bear Arms. The History and Meaning of the Second Amendment”. Caleb received the first-place cash award of $200 and recognition certificate. Caleb’s essay now proceeds to the Florida SAR Society level of judging. The second-place winner of the essay contest was Rachel E. Sheppard, sister of Caleb. Rachel is home-schooled at the 11th grade level. The topic of her essay was, “Benedict Arnold: Hero at Saratoga, Traitor at West Point”. Rachel received the second-place cash award of $100 and recognition certificate. Pictured from left to right front are Essay Contest Chairman Charles Day, Sarah Sheppard, Caleb Sheppard, Rachel Sheppard, and Troy Sheppard; in the rear–center is Chapter President Clyde Johnson.
Withlachoochee Chapter SAR Announces Knight Essay Contest Winner
Each year, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9 through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The contest is open to all students attending home school, public, parochial, or private high schools in that same grade range. The program is designed to give high school students an opportunity to explore events that shaped American history. At Chapter, State Society, and National Society levels, students must submit an original 800 to 1200 -word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal association with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student's essay is judged based upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar, spelling, and documentation.
Each year, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9 through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The contest is open to all students attending home school, public, parochial, or private high schools in that same grade range. The program is designed to give high school students an opportunity to explore events that shaped American history. At Chapter, State Society, and National Society levels, students must submit an original 800 to 1200 -word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal association with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student's essay is judged based upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar, spelling, and documentation.
The first place Award at the Withlacoochee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution in the Knight Essay Contest was Caleb Sheppard of Inverness. Caleb's essay topic of choice was the Patriot Light Horse Lee of Virginia. Caleb is 15 years old, is home schooled, and is the son of Sarah and Troy Sheppard of Inverness, Florida. Presenting the first-place cash award of $200 and certificate, was Past Chapter President Charles Day. Caleb's essay now gain entry to FLSSAR state-level of judging. The second place winner of $100 cash award and certificate was Rachel Sheppard of Inverness. Pictured from left to right are Withlacoochee Chapter President Larry Sturgeon, Troy Sheppard, contest winner Caleb Sheppard and Past President Charles Day.
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Awards 2018
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