Category: SUN Area Republican Women

Are you in grades 7 – 12? If so, your essay needs postmarked by April 1sts

Loretta M. Sprenkle Memorial Essay Contest

 

Loretta M. Sprenkle was a founding member of SUN Area Council of Republican Women.  She passed away suddenly in early 2012 leaving a legacy of love of God, Family and Country.  Loretta was committed to educating youth on the importance of Americanism.

 

2014 Topics:

 

Grades 10-12  Why did our founders choose a republic over a democracy?

 

Grades 7-9      My American Hero

 

Rules:

 

Students, grades 7-12, who attend public, private, parochial or home schools may submit one essay each.

 

Students must live in Snyder County, Union County or Northumberland County.  Students who live in surrounding counties, but attend school in a SUN county are not eligible.

 

There are two grade divisions.  Each division will award a first place prize of $50 and a certificate.

 

Grades 10-12              400 word minimum – 500 word maximum

 

Grades 7-9                  250 word minimum – 300 word maximum

Awards will be presented at the May 1, 2014 SUNACRW meeting to read more . . .

Help Republican Women Stop Common Core

Are you aware of Common Core?  Do you know what our children today, leaders of tomorrow, are being taught?  What have YOU done to stop this nonsense of “common core?”

Republican Women clubs on a national, state, and local level are concerned about the future of our children and country.  Why not visit a meeting and see how you can be involved and make a difference?

National Federation of Republican Women’s Common Core Resolution – http://www.nfrw.org/documents/resolutions/20111002_national_standards.pdf

SUN Area Council of Republican Women’s Common Core Resolution – http://sunacrw.com/2013/08/20/sunacrw-formally-opposes-common-core-state-standards/

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