Youth and Educational Outreach Programs

The SAR is a historical, educational, and patriotic organization that focuses on the American Revolution.  As a part of our educational outreach, the SAR conducts several programs across the country.  Some of our most active programs are targeted to our future leaders, our children and those who are educators.  Below you will find a list of the programs that the SAR runs, and a brief description of each.  Click on the programs title to learn more about that particular program.

 Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest 

This contest is directed at students in the 4th or 5th grades, depending on which grade year the American Revolution is taught in their educational system.  The National Society Elementary School Poster Contest will stimulate interest in American History in support of the Fourth or Fifth Grade Curriculum. For more information on our Marietta Chapter contest, click rules and guidelines.

 The Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest

The contest is designed to explore the influence of the Revolutionary war on present day America. Contest is open to all students attending home schools, public, parochial, or private high schools who are in their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior (grades 9 through 12) year of study.

 The George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest

The contest is designed to give high school students an opportunity to explore events that shaped American History.  Contestants shall be in the sophomore, junior or senior grade of study during the contest year.

 Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship

Open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19 th birthday during the year of application.  The year that Eagle was awarded is not restricted.  Three cash scholarship awards are given: As the National First Place winner - $8,000.00; Runner-up - $4,000.00; 2 nd runner-up - $2,000.00.

 Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award

The Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award winner will represent a teacher whose instruction on the Revolutionary War era from 1750 - 1800 demonstrates educational efforts in the classroom that exceed and excel above current, accepted, curriculum requirements.

Eight Grade Good Citizenship Award

The Marietta Chapter Sons of the American Revolution has begun to annually award a Citizenship Certificate to an Eighth Grade Student who demonstrates qualities of Good Citizenship. We believe this program can provide incentive and stimulate admiration for good citizenship on the part of our youth. Download an application form today.

 

 

 

 

Last updated
November 4, 2009

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