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!

1st Place: Harper Ross
Monticello Trails Middle School • Shawnee, KS
2nd Place: Camden Slaubaugh
Hoxie Jr/Sr High School • Hoxie, Kansas
Honorable Mention: Juliet Martin
American Heritage Academy • Henderson, Nevada
1st Place: Alexander Temple
Grassfield High School • Chesapeake, Virginia
2nd Place: Jayce McAsey
Abilene High School • Abilene, Kansas
Honorable Mention: Bennett Altwegg
Abilene High School • Abilene, Kansas