DAR promotes essay contests

COEUR d'ALENE - The Lt. George Farragut Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is inviting Kootenai County students to participate in two essay contests.

The American History Essay Contest is open to students in grades 5 through 8. Entries should be titled "Forgotten Patriots Who Supported the American Struggle for Independence."

Essays should focus on the often unrecognized people and groups, including African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics and others who provided military, patriotic and public services in support of the American Revolution.

The Christopher Columbus Essay Contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12. Essays should be titled "How Did the Faith and Courage of Christopher Columbus Give to Mankind a New World?" The length is to be 800-1,200 words.

Both contests are open to Kootenai County students enrolled in public, private, parochial schools or who are homeschooled. The deadline is Jan. 24.

Certificates will be issued to all who participate. Winners from various grades will receive a medal from the Lt. George Farragut Chapter and a monetary award. First place winners will advance to state competition.

Information: Regent Connie McGee, 667-8299, or [email protected] or Jane, 457-8531