The Lincoln Essay Contest engages students with basic, democratic ideals as they study one of the most important leaders in the history of our country, Abraham Lincoln. Oklahoma students of all ages are eligible to participate.
2010 Deadline
Deadline for entries is February 12, 2010.
Winners' names will posted on this web page.
A winners' reception will be held April 10, 10 a.m., at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.
Contest Categories
Kindergarten through 1st Grade – Drawing
2nd through 3rd Grade – Drawing
Drawing Topic – Draw an 8.5 x 11" picture that expresses Lincoln’s legacy.
4th through 6th Grade – Essay [Up to 250 words]
7th through 9th Grade – Essay [Up to 350 words]
10th through 12th Grade – Essay [Up to 500 words with sources cited]
Essay Topic – Discuss the impact of the Civil War on Oklahoma and Abraham Lincoln’s legacy in our state. Appropriate documentation required.
Instructions – Essays must be neatly printed or typed on only one side of each page.
Prizes
First place winners in each category receive $200. Second place winners receive $150. Third place winners receive $100. Teachers of first place winners receive a $250 classroom grant.
Resource Materials
The Lincoln Bicentennial Commission website includes lesson plans appropriate for middle and high school classes. Visit: www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/. A Lincoln curriculum is also available from the Oklahoma History Center.
2009 Lincoln Essay Contest Winners
Thanks to all who entered the contest and congratulations to our winners.
Kindergarten through 1st Grade:
1st Place - Carson Thompson, Eufaula Elementary
2nd Place - Daniel Huls, Deer Creek Elementary, Edmond
3rd Place - Madigan Smith, Eufaula Elementary
2nd through 3rd Grade:
1st Place - Tanner Evans, Woodland Hills Elementary, Lawton
2nd Place - Hunter Moore, Woodland Hills Elementary
3rd Place - Preston Fridrich, Prague Elementary
4th through 6th Grade:
1st Place - Jacquelyn Galier, St. James the Greater Catholic School
2nd Place - Leone Ghezzi, Classen SAS
3rd Place - Allyson Rowe, Inola Middle School
7th through 9th Grade:
1st Place - Justin Ross, Destiny Christian School
2nd Place - Joe Mussatto, Mount St. Mary High School
3rd Place - Jacquelyn Ex, Norman North High School
10th through 12th Grade:
1st Place - Jonathan Cleveland, Union City High School
2nd Place - Kirby Andrews, Valliant High School
3rd Place - Ashlie Simpson, Valliant High School
Corporate Sponsors
OHC administers the Lincoln Essay Contest in partnership with BancFirst.
Additional support provided by Sonic, America's Drive-In.
