The Houma Elks Lodge #1193 Americanism Essay Contest is officially open and they are actively accepting entries for this year's contest.
As a homeschooling family, my children entered several essay contest throughout their education. It not only helped them develop better writing skills, but it also gave them the opportunity to express their own thoughts and opinions about issues in our community.
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The theme for this year's contest is What Does Service To Your Country Mean To You? The essay must be 300 words or less and must be submitted via email by December 15, 2025 to Cheri Blanchard at cherib1961@gmail.com. The organization ask that all entries be completed and complied by the student.
The contest is open to students in 5th through 8th grade and each entry will be based in one of the four divisions based on the student's grade level. There will prizes and recognition for the winners at the local, state, and national levels. Students have the opportunity to not only compete for for recognition but for monetary awards ranging from $1000.00 to $250.00 depending on where they place.
The Houma Elks Lodge 1193 is proud to support local area students as the representing agency for this national contest.
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Essays can be mailed to the Houma Elks Lodge at P.O. Box 348, Houma, La 70361 or emailed to Cheri Blanchard at cherib1961@gmail.com. All submissions must have the cover sheet completed and turned in with the student's essay. Both must be received by December 15, 2025.
For questions or more information, connect with the Houma Elks Lodge 1193 at 985-688-3494.
