Prize Winning Essays Printed In Full
The American Legion Auxiliary annual essay contest in Seal Beach awards first and second prize essays by sixth to eighth graders. Barbara Jordon’s eighth grade winning piece outlines qualities of a good American including loyalty, kindness, respect for others, free worship, fair voting, dignified manners, and courage against pressure, linking to the national ideals of liberty equality and fraternity.
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Seal Beach
American Legion Auxiliary
Post & Wave
Ingersoll
United States of America
The Characteristics of a Good American
Norman Evans outlines a seventh grade prize essay on what makes a good American. He emphasizes conscientious work at school and home, respecting teachers and parents, cooperation, lawful conduct, temperance, support for the constitution, charity, understanding, patience, and spreading cheer. He urges cooperation with government and hopeful civic duty.
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Norman Evans
What Can I Do To Be A Better American
Geraldine Hussey, first prize sixth grade, writes on being a good American. The piece inspires civic-minded actions and personal responsibility, urging kindness, participation, and integrity as everyday duties.
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Geraldine Hussey
Be a Better American Join War Bond Drive and Helpers
Citizens urged to obey laws keep streets clean and destroy weeds while supporting the war effort. Buy United States Defense Bonds and Stamps to aid Navy Army and missions such as Red Cross U S O and scouting. Collect old newspapers and tires and honor the flag through unity and the Golden Rule.
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United States Defense
Navy
Army
Red Cross
Clara Barton
Marines
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Girl Scout
United States
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Barbara Jordon
America
Daniel Webster
UNION
Pacific
Piwenea
Union Pacific
West
Union Pac Pacific Railroad
Sinalegie
Lincoln
Sam’s Sea Food Cafe
Coast Highway
Lis
Sam
Atlantic Coast
Louisiana
San Hoade
Biel’s Bike & Key Shop
E. 2Nd ST
Belmont Shore
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