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Lincoln Essay Contest

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.

For teachers who participated in the 2012 contest, click here for student participation certificate.

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.

2012 Lincoln Essay Contest Winners

Thanks to all who entered the contest and congratulations to our winners.

Kindergarten through 1st Grade:
1st Place - Enya Apanasova, Truman Primary, Norman
2nd Place - Connor Graham, Anderson Elementary, Sand Springs
3rd Place - Zane Hause, Prague Early Childhood Center

2nd through 3rd Grade:
1st Place - Kuldip Singh Cheema, Central Elementary, Idabel
2nd Place - Kolton Sain, Cental Elementary, Idabel
3rd Place - Coleton Dallas, Deer Creek Prairie Vale, Edmond

4th through 6th Grade:
1st Place - Ken Nguyen, Classen School of Advanced Studies, Oklahoma City
2nd Place - Justice Karlon LeeGrace LeSure, Nichols Hills Elementary School, Oklahoma City
3rd Place - Claire Smith, Classen School of Advanced Studies, Oklahoma City

7th through 9th Grade:
1st Place - Kelsey West, Glenpool High School
2nd Place - Mason Maple, Harrah Middle School
3rd Place - Cheyenne Edison, Glenpool High School

10th through 12th Grade:
1st Place - Lacey Daubenspeck, Cache High School
2nd Place - Tanya Salyers-Spangler, Lawton High School
3rd Place - Daniel Pae, Lawton High School