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30 SECONDS. ONE NATION. YOUR VOICE. 

Students were invited to explore what America’s 250th anniversary means to them. This creative opportunity encouraged critical thinking, historical reflection, and personal expression while connecting classroom learning to our nation’s story. See the winning entries below!

Congratulations America250 winners

6th-8th Grade Winners
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1st Place: Harper Ross

Monticello Trails Middle School • Shawnee, KS

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2nd Place: Camden Slaubaugh

Hoxie Jr/Sr High School • Hoxie, Kansas

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Honorable Mention: Juliet Martin

American Heritage Academy • Henderson, Nevada

9th-12th Grade Winners
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1st Place: Alexander Temple

Grassfield High School • Chesapeake, Virginia

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2nd Place: Jayce McAsey

Abilene High School • Abilene, Kansas

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Honorable Mention: Bennett Altwegg

Abilene High School • Abilene, Kansas