VFW Student Patriotism Contests & Resources Illustrating America - A patriotic art contest for Grades 1-8; Two-dimensional art on paper or canvas; Any media; Size must be between 8" x 10" to 18" x 24"; Coloring sheets, photos, and digital art not accepted. Full details and entry form can be found at Illustrating America 2022. Explore previous winning entries for ideas. Entry deadline - March 31. Get Excited for the Red, White, and Blue - A National Anthem singing contest for ages 6 - 16. Submit a video of a solo vocal performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Full details and entry form can be found at Get Excited for the Red, White, and Blue 2022 Entry deadline - March 31. Entries for both contests can be submitted directly to our local VFW Aux Post 758, PO Box 802, St Albans City, VT 05478 or they can be submitted to Team USA, St. Albans City School, 29 Bellows Street, St. Albans, VT. If giving to Team USA, please submit by 3/30. Questions and entries can be directed to jcioffi@maplerun.org. Our local VFW Auxiliary has also offered a list of books that may be of interest when exploring any historical or patriotic content. The list of books showcase periods in history from the Revolutionary War through post-9/11, they reflect a variety of character viewpoints: girls, boys, children, teens, and adults, of all different backgrounds, cultures, races, religions, and abilities/disabilities…plus a fuzzy red Muppet named Elmo. Patriotism Through Literacy Book List |
