The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The contest is open to all US Citizen and Legal Resident students attending home schools, public, parochial, or private high schools in that same grade range.
To participate, students must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student’s essay will be judged based upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar and spelling, and documentation.
The contest is conducted in three phases: the local chapter, state-level society, and national phases.
The contest must be entered through an SAR chapter near the student’s residence.
For contest information please see the National SAR Site:
https://www.sar.org/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest/
To contact our Chapter for more information, please email:
Kevin Hancock, Education Chair
Past Winners
On April 17, 2025, Harper Campbell was recognized by the CAESAR for winning the Knight Essay Contest. Harper placed 1st at the Chapter level and placed 2nd at the State level.
Harper received $100 from the chapter, and $250 from the state.
Amanda Campbell, Teacher and Mother, was also recognized by the chapter with a Certificate of Appreciation for her contribution to Harper’s education.
Amanda received $50 from the chapter.
Pictured (L-R): Chuck Shear (Chapter Education Chair), Aven Campbell, Amanda Campbell, Jason Campbell, Harper Campbell, and Kevin Hancock (Chapter President)
