250 YEARS AGO
TODAY
TOMORROW
A generation imagined a new nation.
We inherited what they created.
Your generation decides what comes next.
WHO
Students in
Grades 9-12
WHAT
Original essay based on the contest prompt.
DEADLINE
See important dates below.
WIN
Cash prizes and recognition.
WHY
Explore Arizona history and the meaning of patriotism today.
PRIZES
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to students enrolled in Prescott and Prescott Valley schools only, Grades 9–12 at the time of submission.
- One essay per student.
- Homeschooled students designated on the list of schools in the contest are eligible.
RULES
- Word limit 750-1000.
- Submissions must be in a MS Word document; Single Space, 12px Font; Aptos Font.
- Cite all source material used in footnotes.
- Usage of A.I., 3rd parties, and/or plagiarism will disqualify the entry.
- Deadline for submission is October 31, 2026
- Judging will be completed by Thanksgiving.