FRA Branch 294
Crossville, Tennessee
Americanism Essay Contest Winners School Year 2024-25
FRA Branch 294 has begun the process of contacting its local essay winners to present them with cash awards and certificates of achievement.
SY 2024-25 2nd Place 9th Grade Winner is William Guo a student at Montgomery Bell Academy of Nashville, TN. Making the presentation on March 4th is Tim Grimes the Essay Contest Chairmen for Branch 94. The cash award was $150.00. William's mother Hong was present when Tim Grimes made the presentations.
William Guo_2nd place_2025.jpgWilliam Guo with Mom-Hong.jpg
Past Americanism Essay Contests
School Year 2023-2024
"What Memorial Day Means To Me"
On March 9, 2024, immediately after Branch 294's regular monthly meeting, a ceremony was held to recognize the winners of the Annual Fleet Reserve Association's Essay Contest. This year's theme was "What Memorial Day Means to Me." Each winner read their essay to the Branch and its visitors, were presented a certificate by the Branch President Tim Grimes, and given a cash prize by the Branch Treasurer Alex Alenitsch. Afterwards, the winners and their guests were invited to stay for a light lunch with the Branch and Auxiliary membership.
2023-2024 Local Essay Contest Winners.pdf