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- Northwest Orange Republican Women opened a Patriotic Essay Contest for girls aged 13-15 in ZIP codes 32703, 32704, and 32712 to honor America's 250th anniversary.
- Participants must submit essays on "What Makes Me Proud to be an American" by November 7 for a chance to win $300 or $200 and certificates.
- Awards will be presented November 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn Apopka, with applications sent to Marty Harrison, scholarship chair.
Northwest Orange Republican Women, Federated (NORWF) has opened its Patriotic Essay Awards Contest to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
Female students aged 13 to 15 may submit essays under the topic “What Makes Me Proud to be an American,” with a NORWF news release encouraging participants to focus “on community, freedom service, and the people who make a difference every day.” Students must reside in one of three ZIP codes — 32703, 32704 and 32712 — and be enrolled in public school, private school or home education.
The first-place winner is set to receive $300, with second place receiving $200. Both will also earn a certificate of excellence. Application forms contain all critical criteria needed for essay entry and can be accessed at norwf.org.
The deadline to submit applications is Nov. 7, with the awards presentation close behind on Nov. 19 at the NORWF November General Membership meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn Apopka.
Participants are encouraged to send their applications to NORWF to the attention of Marty Harrison, scholarship chair, at either P.O. Box 56, Apopka, FL 32704 or 1231 Lake Piedmont Circle, Apopka, FL 32712. Those searching for more information may email or call Harrison at martyaoii@aol.com or 407-493-0471.
