FRA Branch 294
Crossville, Tennessee
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Americanism Essay Contests
Americanism Essay Contests
Americanism Essay Contest Winners School Year 2025-26
Americanism Essay Contest Winners School Year 2025-26
FRA Branch 294 has awarded its local and regional essay winners with cash awards and certificates of achievement.
Molly Neal was the 1st Place 12th Grade winner for Branch 294 in which she received a generous cash prize of $200. Molly attends the Cumberland County High School. In addition, she was the FRA Southeast Region's (SER) third place winner to which she was awarded a beautiful certificate of achievement. Presenting the award was FRA SER President Tim Grimes immediately after our regular meeting on April 11, 2026.
Molly Neal Essay Student Bio.docxMolly Neal Essay.pdfThe SY 2025-26 FRA Branch 294 2nd Place Winner was 7th Grader Caleb Thompson of Homestead Elementary. He was awarded a CASH award of $150 on March 14th, 2026 immediately following the Branch's regular monthly meeting.
Caleb Thompson Essay.docxCaleb Thompson Bio.pdfThe SY 2025-26 FRA Branch 294 2nd Place Winner was 9th Grader Asher Martin of York Agricultural. He was presented a CASH award of $150 by FRA SER President Tim Grimes.
Asher Martin Essay.docxAsher Martin Student Bio.docxThe SY 2025-26 FRA Branch 294 2nd Place Winner was 10th Grader William Guo of Montgomery Bell Academy. He was presented a CASH award of $150 by Branch President "Gabby" Gellman.
William Guo Essay.docxWilliam Guo Student Bio.docxThe SY 2025-26 FRA Branch 294 2nd Place Winner was 11th Grader Mason McDaniel of Collierville High School. He was presented a CASH award of $150 by Branch President "Gabby" Gellman.
Mason McDaniel Bio.pdfMason McDaniel Essay.pdfThe SY 2025-26 FRA Branch 294 3rd Place Winner was 7th Grade Homeschooler Mason Gavin Williams. He was presented a CASH award of $150 by Branch President "Gabby" Gellman.
Gavin Williams Essay.docxGavin Williams Student Bio.docxThe SY 2025-26 FRA Branch 294 3rd Place Winner was 7th Grader "CJ" Redfield of Stone Memorial High School. He was presented a CASH award of $150 by Branch President "Gabby" Gellman.
CJ Redfield Essay.docxCJ Redfield Essay Student Bio.docxThe SY 2025-26 FRA Branch 294 Essay Contest Awardees Group picture taken on March14th, 2026. Left to right are: Branch President "Gabby" Gellman; 10th Grader William Guo; 11th Grader Mason McDaniel; 7th Grader Mason Gavin Williams; 7th Grader Caleb Thompson: and 7th Grader "CJ" Redfield.
Past Americanism Essay Contests
Past Americanism Essay Contests
Americanism Essay Contest Winners School Year 2024-25
Americanism Essay Contest Winners School Year 2024-25
FRA Branch 294 has awarded its local and regional essay winners with cash awards and certificates of achievement.
The SY 2024-25 FRA Southeast Regional 2nd Place Winner was 11th Grader Molly Neal who was awarded a cash prize of $200. In addition, Molly was the 1st Place 11th Grade winner for Branch 294 in which she received an additional cash prize of $150. Molly attends the Cumberland County High School. Making the presentation is Tim Grimes (L) and Gabby Gellman (R).
Molly Neal Essay.pdfMolly Neal Student Bio.docxThe SY 2024-25 FRA Branch 294 3rd Place Winner was 12th Grader Chloe Taylor of Clark Range High School. She was awarded a cash prize of $100. Presenting the awards is Essay Chairman Tim Grimes (L) and Branch 294 President Gabby Gellman.
Chloe Taylor Essay.pdfChloe Taylor Student Bio.docxSY 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
The SY 2024-25 3rd Place 7th Grade Winner is Daxton Farmer (C) a student at Stone Elementary School. Daxton received a $100 cash award and certificate of achievement. Presenting the awards is Tim Grimes (L) and Gabby Gellman (R)
Daxton Farmer Essay.pdfDaxton Farmer Student Bio.pdfSchool Year 2023-2024
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
The SY 2024-25 FRA Southeast Regional 2nd Place Winner is 11th Grader Molly Neal who was awarded a cash prize of $200. In addition, Molly was the 1st Place 11th Grade winner for Branch 294 in which she received an additional cash prize of $150. Molly attends the Cumberland County High School. Making the presentation is Tim Grimes (L) and Gabby Gellman (R).
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