American Veteran, The Power of One
Essay and Scholarship Project
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FREE ESSAY PROJECT OPEN TO ALL TEENS- (middle and high school)
A call for young writers- honor a soldier, write their story to be published in a book collection & be eligible to win a camp scholarship
or cash prize.
A call for young writers- honor a soldier, write their story to be published in a book collection & be eligible to win a camp scholarship
or cash prize.
In Their Honor
Our veterans (and soldiers) gave Americans the ultimate gift which included risking life and limb. By choosing to serve our country they are by nature humanitarians. In learning how veterans have served in war or what has happened as a result of their service we can learn the true meaning of great courage and strength of character. By following a veteran's path in life, we can better understand the true meaning of honor. As we gain knowledge of their experiences, we in turn share in their journey and are guided by the examples they have set for us.
As the sponsors of the American Veteran essay project Lynn and Reid are a mother and son from the Metro Atlanta area. After extensive research about her father's military role in WWII, Lynn's son, Reid wrote an essay about his grandfather for a class project at his middle school in Georgia . Both came away from the finished project with a greater appreciation and deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by all of our veterans. Reid gained a wealth of knowledge about the grandfather he never met which gave him a real and lasting connection to him. Further, the project increased his ability to be familiar with and learn to develop an essay. Special thanks to Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Pamela Ridge for supporting this project by allowing her original "Famous Footsteps- The Power of One" assignment to be expanded upon and shared with teens all over America.
News: interview links from AVP's guest appearence on WDAM TV Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2011:
INTERVIEW PART 1:
INTERVIEW PART 2:
http://www.wdam.com/category/195959/video-landing-page?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5901076&redirected=true
We are proud to announce the book of essays, America's Soldiers: Teen's Tales of Tribute:
with a 15% discount on our website's shopping cart or through online book retailers.
The book has been awarded a Gold Founder's Award in Youth Nonfiction from the
Young Voices Foundation Book Awards.
(Back Cover description can be found on bottom of Top Essays-Winners tab)
AVP's Distinguished panel of judges:
Col Frank Milling, USMC, Vietnam
Sgt Patti Hood, USAF
Richard Randolph,101st Airborne, US Army, Vietnam
Essay Competition Photos Below - 2011 Competition Winner announced-
The 2011 top essay winner will receive the Lt. Norman J. Rogers, Jr. Memorial Scholarship summer camp experience, titled FLIGHT CAMP at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia (See scholarship awards page) or winner can choose a $75.00 cash prize. (WWII B-24 pilot, Lt. Rogers' story can be found at the Top Essay Winners tab on this website.) The second place essay will receive a $50.00 cash prize. Third place (2009): Autographed copy of the CD 'SANDBOX' by Rebecca Henricks, see our Links Page for description and 3 Honorable Mention Awards of $10.00 from an anonymous donor. None of the entrant's contact information will be shared with any organization or entity except the museum which will be given the winner's information so that arrangements for camp can be made. This project is sponsored privately by their family in memory of their father and grandfather, a WWII China-Burma-India Hump pilot and American veteran. All teen authors who participate and submit an essay will be given a certificate of merit. As a community project (2010) the collection will be presented to the local library system and the school's Veteran's Day program held in November.http://www.wdam.com/category/195959/video-landing-page?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5901076&redirected=true
We are proud to announce the book of essays, America's Soldiers: Teen's Tales of Tribute:
with a 15% discount on our website's shopping cart or through online book retailers.
The book has been awarded a Gold Founder's Award in Youth Nonfiction from the
Young Voices Foundation Book Awards.
(Back Cover description can be found on bottom of Top Essays-Winners tab)
AVP's Distinguished panel of judges:
Col Frank Milling, USMC, Vietnam
Sgt Patti Hood, USAF
Richard Randolph,101st Airborne, US Army, Vietnam
Teens who want to enter a story in the project should write about a veteran that served from WWII or any period through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The essay should be written about a veteran who exhibited the ability to be a role model and explore how that person has shown the "power of one" by making a difference in the lives of others. Essays should not exceed 1000 words. (See Essay Project Rules page for complete instructions.) The first 10 teachers (2009) that had their students / student send in an entry received an Office Depot gift card for class room supplies. In 2010 the first 10 teachers that have their students / student send in an entry will receive a free copy of the book America's Soldiers: Teens' Tales Of Tribute.
In offering this project to our teens they hope to achieve several objectives; as mentioned, the teen will make a real connection to those who have made individual sacrifices for the betterment of our country; learn to distinguish the difference between what great courage or strength of character is and that of fame or celebrity; and last, will foster an awareness that our veterans are the true mentors and role models for all Americans. As a former educator, Lynn has found throughout her life learning comes through active participation in a task. She also believes the younger generation through writing a veteran's story will come to understand what is truly important for the continued success of America. Free registration is available on the Contact Us page. The deadline for essays is November 30, 2012. Winners will be announced in February 2012 on the web site and contacted by e-mail or phone. Teachers who win a book of essays will be notified by e-mail and can check the web site for winners as they will be listed in the order that their entrants come in.
IMPORTANT UPDATE - 2012 - 3rd annual competition will both be awarded 1st & 2nd place awards. New Prizes and possible publication of essays (2nd edition) to be announced.
E-Mail us: info@americanvetpowerof1.com
NOW POSTED BELOW - PHOTOS OF BOOK SIGNING, FLIGHT CAMP AT MUSEUM OF AVIATION & TOP 2011 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER (MIDDLE SCHOOL).
View the Links page to find out more about MISSION QUEST camp and the Museum of Aviation along with other organizations in support of American Veteran, the Power of One project. These organizations are an important part of understanding why we are a strong and free nation.
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM 2009
Salute to Veterans and presentation of certificates of merits to students participating in the essay competition
SUMMER 2010 BOOK SIGNING MUSEUM OF AVIATION
Top essay winners: Kaitlin Robinson(center), Austin Alexander(right), & Cosponsor Reid Geddie(left)
2010 FLIGHT CLASS MUSEUM OF AVIATION
F15 FIGHTER MODULE-SIMULATOR
EXTRA ACTIVITIES- GO CART RACING
2011 MIDDLE SCHOOL TOP WINNER
Left to Right: Teacher Ashley Dycus, First Place Scholarship Winner Ashlyn Webb, and HM Winner Daniele Blair of NorthPoint Academy
2011 Flight Camp Simulator Photos
B-1 BOMBER COCKPIT VIEW
F-15 FIGHTER PILOT
Salute to Veterans and presentation of certificates of merits to students participating in the essay competition
Top essay winners: Kaitlin Robinson(center), Austin Alexander(right), & Cosponsor Reid Geddie(left)
2010 FLIGHT CLASS MUSEUM OF AVIATION
F15 FIGHTER MODULE-SIMULATOR
EXTRA ACTIVITIES- GO CART RACING
2011 MIDDLE SCHOOL TOP WINNER
Left to Right: Teacher Ashley Dycus, First Place Scholarship Winner Ashlyn Webb, and HM Winner Daniele Blair of NorthPoint Academy
2011 Flight Camp Simulator Photos
B-1 BOMBER COCKPIT VIEW
F-15 FIGHTER PILOT
