USS Constitution High School Essay Contest
When:
Friday, Jan 20, 2023 9:00a -
5:00p
Repeats weekly
Friday, Jan 20, 2023 9:00a -
5:00p
Repeats weekly
Where:
Online event
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
History, Virtual
Event website:
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/writing-contest/
It’s USS Constitution’s 225th Birthday!
We invite high school students celebrate the spirit of Constitution and how its mission can apply to their lives, in their own words.
225 years and counting, the USS Constitution is more than “the oldest commissioned warship afloat.” It is a respected national symbol, designated as America’s “Ship of State.” This designation honors 225 years of service as a global ambassador representing the United States as a symbol of democracy and freedom around the world. From its launch in 1797, to fame in the War of 1812, to its first female captain in 2022, Constitution is an ambassador for the document for which it’s named and the ideals it defines.
How to Enter
Write an essay on the following topic:
USS Constitution is “America’s Ship of State.” This designation honors 225 years of service as a global ambassador representing the United States as a symbol of democracy and freedom around the world. Imagine if you were designated an ambassador role, like a “Ship of State.” What would your mission be, and how could you live that out? Describe how you would represent the very best of our country’s ideals in your community.
Eligibility
This contest is open to any high-school student, grades 9-12, from a public, private, parochial, or home school.
Format
- Writing must be no longer than 1000 words.
- Writing must be double-spaced, in 12-point font, with one-inch margins.
- Writing must have a title.
- Writing must be original, with sources cited appropriately. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Prize
- Three monetary prizes will be awarded: First: $500 | Second $250 | Third $100
- The first-place winner will also receive an invitation to a 2023 Turnaround Cruise on USS Constitution in Boston, MA. Please note: winners will be responsible for their own travel costs.
- Winners agree to have their writing read aloud on USS Constitution and published on the Museum website.
- We will not impose restrictions on how to use the award or require any future commitments from the awardees.
Deadline
Writing is due by March 31, 2023.
Visit our website at: https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/writing-contest/
