The contest, named for George S. & Stella M. Knight, is open to students in their sophomore, junior or senior years of study in
public, parochial, or private high school (including home schools). The essay must be about a person, event, or idea connected
to the American Revolution or the making of the Constitution. The National Society, SAR, establishes the general contest rules
and other details. These are available on line and are revised after each National Congress. Georgia Society chapter chairmen and
interested students should visit:
www.sar.org/youth/knight.html for Contest rules and guidelines.
The Contest takes place at
three levels: Chapter, State Society, and National Society. Students must enter the contest through their nearest SAR
Chapter. The Georgia Society’s prize for the winning essay is $600. Second prize is $400. Individual Chapters may also
provide a prize or other form of recognition.
Student deadline: 1 Dec 2010. Student papers should reach their
nearest chapter by that date. For the nearest chapter, consult the map linked to this site.
Chapter deadline: 15 Dec
2010. Chapter chairmen or presidents must ensure that their chapter's winning essay reaches the state chairman by that date
to allow time for judging and mailing to the State Committee for inclusion in the Annual Report.
Each Chapter President should
select a Chapter Contest Committee in August so that timely contact with schools can be made regarding the Knight Essay Contest.
2007-8 Winner: Rebecca Jean DeCarlo, Mountain Area Christian Academy, Blairsville, GA. Submarine Attack. Blue Ridge
Mountains Chapter.
2006-7 Winner: Lisa Dzimianski, Home School, Norcross, GA. In the Hands of Providence. Lyman Hall Chapter.
2005-6 Winner: Sarah Dickson, Pacelli High School, Columbus, GA. Alexander Hamilton: Legitimately American. Coweta Falls Chapter
2004-5
Winner: Lissa Small, Kennesaw, GA. John Collins Chapter
2003-4 Winner: Cory Trankle, Richmond Hill, GA. Button Gwinnett Chapter
2002-3
Winner: Melissa McLane, Lawrenceville, GA. Button Gwinnett Chapter
(National Winner)
2001-2 Winner: Eric Trivette, Snellville, GA.
Button Gwinnett Chapter
