Local homeschool student wins 1st Place in Regional Essay Contest!

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc.   Each year, the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) sponsors an essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country's youth. The annual FRA Americanism/Patriotism Essay Competition is open to all students grades 7 through 12, including those who are homeschooled. Students may submit an essay of 350 words through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December deadline, and local winners are passed further in the c