2024 American Dream Essay Contest Award winners announced
CASPER, Wyo. — Winners of the American Dream Essay contest were announced at a ceremony in Casper on Sunday, and some local writers from Natrona County High School were among those recognized. The competition has given the opportunity for Wyoming high school students to share their stories for the past 22 years. It is open to any Wyoming high school or home school student, and students are asked to write an essay centered on one of the “Ten Prin…
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American Dream Essay Contest Winners
Sunday, april 9, 2022, american dream essay contest award winners.
As part of the American Dream Essay Contest, Wyoming students wrote essays about how their lives have been shaped by a personal code of ethics. The contest is centered on “Ten Principles to Live By,” as highlighted in the book, Cowboy Ethics, by bestselling author Jim Owens. Every high school and homeschool student in grades 9-12 was invited to participate by reflecting on the Ten Principles (or their personal ethical beliefs), and writing an essay based on these guiding forces.
On Sunday, April 9, 2022, first place winners from schools throughout the state competed for first, second, third place, and two honorable mentions at the state competition, which was held at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper.
First place winner was DeEtte Hofmann from Worland High School. She received $5,000.
Second place winner, Keenan Morgan from Roosevelt High School, received $3,000.
Third place winner, Arielle Coleman from Kelly Walsh High School, won $2,000.
Honorable mentions Skylar Messick from Wyoming Girls School and Allison Bromley from Encampment High School each received $1,000.
Students were sponsored by teachers, and the local teacher of each school’s first place winner was also recognized at the competition and received $300 for full-class participation. The American Dream Essay contest has impacted the lives of youth for over 20 years in Wyoming. Students have experienced life-changing discoveries about who they are and their future potentia
The American Dream Essay contest is made possible by support from the Zimmerman Family Foundation, the Templeton Foundation, Hilltop National Bank, Larry and Margo Bean, Kevin and Julie Murphy, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming.
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Two Sheridan County HS Students Recognized For Essays On Personal Ethics
April 18, 2023
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Two Sheridan County High School students have been recognized for writing about how their lives have been shaped through good behavior.
As part of the American Dream Essay Contest run by the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming, 560 Wyoming high school students wrote poignant essays about how their lives have been shaped by a personal code of ethics, and a total of $36,150 was given in educational awards.
The local first place winners from schools throughout the state met at the state competition this past Sunday in Casper for the awards ceremony.
Dellana Michelena, of Arvada-Clearmont High School, wrote the second-place essay, “To Be Proud,” and received $3,000, in addition to her local earnings of $300.
Her essay shares a touching account of how an influential aunt inspired her to take pride in her work.
Her teacher sponsor, Betsy Mack, will receive an additional $750, totaling $1,550 through this year’s contest.
Rivers Robinson of Tongue River won honorable mention for her essay and won $1,000.
The American Dream Essay contest has impacted the lives of youth for more than 21 years in Wyoming.
Students have experienced life-changing discoveries about who they are and their future potential.
The American Dream Essay Contest is centered on “Ten Principles to Live By,” as highlighted in the book, _Cowboy Ethics, _by bestselling author Jim Owens.
Every high school and homeschool student in grades 9-12 was invited to participate by reflecting on the Ten Principles or their personal ethical beliefs, and writing an essay based on these guiding forces.
This contest is a completely voluntary event.
Teachers who participate make time for it within their current lesson plans and make it a point to encourage their students to participate.
They are compensated for full-class participation, years of participation, and if one of their student’s places in the top three of the state contest.
This year, 28 teachers participated, who have a combined 120 collective years of American Dream Essay participation.
Information Courtesy: Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming
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 American Dream Essay Contest winners announced Casper — A Natrona County High School student’s letter to her late father, who was gunned down six years ago, earns her the top prize at the American Dream Essay Contest. Nyara Douglas receives a total of $5,300.00 for her essay titled “Letter of Truth”. Her writing tells of how she is healing by “Doing What Needs to Be Done”, that is forgiving her father following his death. Douglas’ essay was chosen as the winning entry out of more than 800 essays submitted for the statewide competition. A tie for second place will give Dalton Peterson from Encampment and Tanner Stott from Worland each $3,300.00. Jolie Shahan from Wyoming Virtual Academy wins $2,300.00 for her third place essay. New for this year is the addition of two honorable mention essays that go to Ryan McNiven from Burlington High School and Lindsey Holiday from Ten Sleep School. Each will receive $1,300.00 in prize money. The American Dream Essay Contest is centered on bestselling author, Jim Owen’s “Ten Principles to Live By,” as highlighted in his book Cowboy Ethics . Every high school and homeschool student in grades 9-12 is invited to participate by reflecting on the ten principles and writing an essay based on their own personal beliefs or guiding forces. Students from 24 schools participated in this year’s contest. Monetary awards are given for first, second, and third place winners on the local level. The first place winner from each school is forwarded to the state competition where their essay was evaluated by a separate panel of judges to determine the state winner. The top essay wins $5,000.00 cash, second place receives $3,000.00, third $2,000.00, and honorable mention $1,000.00. Sponsoring teachers also receive monetary incentives for participation and a prize if their student’s essay wins at the state level. More than $46,000.00 was awarded in prize money. To view the announcement, visit www.youtube.com/bgccw . The American Dream Essay contest is sponsored by the Templeton Foundation, Zimmerman Family Foundation, Robert P. Schuster, Larry and Margo Bean, Kevin and Julie Murphy, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming. You Might Also Like Flipped semi blocks roundabout; driver fined 2024-25 High School Rodeo Season Begins Man charged for alleged drunken joy ride in tow truck at Yellowstone National Park Golf teams nab third in Rock SpringsBoys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming announce winners of American dream Essay ContestCASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - On Sunday April 10th, the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Awarded prizes for the top three essays in the state that were submitted to the American Dream Essay Contest. This year 32 teachers from 22 different schools across Wyoming. First place winner was DeEtte Hofmann from Worland High School. She received $5,000 for her essay. Second place winner, Keenan Morgan came from Roosevelt High School in Casper and received $3,000. Finally the third place winner, Arielle Coleman also came from Casper out of Kelly Walsh High School and won $2,000. Two honorable mentions (Skylar Messick from Wyoming Girls School and Allison Bromley from Encampment High School) each received $1,000. “So this year we awarded 43 thousand dollars for monetary prizes to those teacher sponsors as well as students from around the state and the state winners. So one of the biggest outpouring of prize money this year,” said Boys and Girls Club event coordinator Cece Tolin. This contest is sponsored by the Zimmerman Family Foundation, the Templeton Foundation, Hilltop National Bank, Larry and Margo Bean, and Kevin and Julie Murphy. Copyright 2022 Wyoming News Now. All rights reserved.  New email scam targets several Cheyenne residents Wildland fire burning West of Bar Nunn, I-25 Casper College Names Sandy Bob Forbes as New Rodeo Coach BYU Alumni accepting donations at pregame tailgate to benefit Laramie Community Van Buren Ave to close September 16 Laramie County Sheriffs Office upgrades its skils Deadly deputy involved shooting in Thermopolis Laramie County Conservation District handling Cheatgrass in Curt GowdyLatest news.  Four Mountain West schools leaving for the PAC-12 |
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One winner in Wyoming will win $5,300 total! This contest has impacted the lives of youth for over 20 years in the state of Wyoming. Students have experienced life-changing discoveries about who they are, and their potential for the future. ... The American Dream Essay Contest encourages youth to pursue their vision regarding the meaning of ...
Photograph Must Accompany Essay Submission. 7. Students May Win Only One Finalist Prize Per Contest Year. 8. Local Judging Must Be Held By Each School. 9. State Winners May Not Use Their Essay In Other Contests. 10. All Essays Become The Possesion Of the American Dream Essay Contest.
2. All participants must have a teacher sponsor/educator to guide them through the writing process. If you wish to participate, but do not have a teacher sponsor, please contact contest coordinator, Cece Tolin at 307.235.4079 or [email protected]. 3. All winners will be announced at the Awards Luncheon on April 10, 2022 in Casper, Wyoming.
As part of the American Dream Essay Contest, 560 Wyoming high school students wrote poignant essays about how their lives have been shaped by a personal code of ethics, and a total of $36,150 was given in educational awards. The local first place winners from schools throughout the state met at the state competition on Sunday, April 16, 2023 ...
The American Dream Essay contest is sponsored by the Zimmerman Family Foundation, the Templeton Foundation, Hilltop National Bank, Larry and Margo Bean, Kevin and Julie Murphy and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming. To learn more about this contest please visit americandreamessay.org or call (307) 235-4079.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming. The winners of the 2021 American Dream Essay Contest have been announced. This statewide competition invites all Wyoming high school students to reflect on the Code of the West and write an essay on how it applies to their own lives. Close to 800 essays were submitted this year.
CASPER, Wyo. — Winners of the American Dream Essay contest were announced at a ceremony in Casper on Sunday, and some local writers from Natrona County High School were among those recognized. The competition has given the opportunity for Wyoming high school students to share their stories for the past 22 years. It is open to any Wyoming high ...
As part of the American Dream Essay Contest, Wyoming students wrote essays about how their lives have been shaped by a personal code of ethics. The contest is centered on "Ten Principles to Live By," as highlighted in the book, Cowboy Ethics, by bestselling author Jim Owens. Every high school and homeschool student in grades 9-12 was ...
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That is where the 28th Annual American Dream Essay Contest comes in. This statewide contest inspires Wyoming students to write essays about how their lives have been shaped by a personal code of ethics centered on the "Ten Principles to Live By." This year's contest encourages Wyoming students to write about one of the Cowboy Ethics that impact ...
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on. January 4, 2021. By. Aaron Palmer. Students in Wyoming high schools can win money by participating in the American Dream Essay Contest. According to a release from the Boys and Girls Clubs of ...
For over 20 years, students of Wyoming have been learning and growing through the American Dream Essay Contest. In 1987, Sir John Templeton, a world-renowned investment manager, first established the Laws of Life Essay Contest in Franklin County, Tennessee. ... The American Dream Essay Contest has become a revered state tradition and we would ...
As part of the American Dream Essay Contest run by the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming, 560 Wyoming high school students wrote poignant essays about how their lives have been shaped by a personal code of ethics, and a total of $36,150 was given in educational awards. ... Information Courtesy: Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming. 334.
CASPER — High school students from across Wyoming are challenged to examine their personal beliefs and ethics to pen an ... American Dream Essay Contest offers up to $5,000. Dec 6, 2017 ...
As part of the American Dream Essay Contest run by the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming, 560 Wyoming high school students wrote poignant essays about how their lives have been shaped by a ...
Update from the Wyoming Department of Education | ... 2022 AMERICAN DREAM ESSAY CONTEST Deadline for submission - February 28. For high school students. Essays between 300 and 2,000 words long. Focus on one of the 10 Cowboy Ethics. First-place state prize is $5,000.
A Natrona County High School student wins top prize in essay contest. Casper — A Natrona County High School student's letter to her late father, who was gunned down six years ago, earns her the top prize at the American Dream Essay Contest. Nyara Douglas receives a total of $5,300.00 for her essay titled "Letter of Truth".
Each year, high school students from across Wyoming examine their personal beliefs and ethics to pen an ... We look forward to welcoming you to this year's American Dream Essay Contest. Regards, Cece Tolin Contest Coordinator. S t u d e n t E lig ib ilit y : 1. Must be at t endi ng a hi gh school i n t he st at e of Wyomi ng, or be a hi gh ...
This year 32 teachers from 22 different schools across Wyoming.
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Larry and Margo Bean established the American Dream Essay Contest in our great state of Wyoming. Ten years later, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming joined the team - helping to facilitate the contest every year. This year we continue to partner with James P. Owen, author of Cowboy Ethics, Cowboy Values and The
What follows now is my interview from 2013 with a very patriotic American, Lee Greenwood whose life in many ways signifies the American dream and the American spirit in all of us. We did not talk about 9/11 at all back then, but we did talk about the importance of believing in America, his great career and what it means to live in the greatest ...
Margo Bean, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming. Judges for the American Dream Essay Contest determine the prize winners. Anonymity is essential. By the time the judges see the essays, they will have been given an anonymous number and WILL NOT have the student's name on them. If a judge sees a student's name on an essay it is critical ...