STUDENT ESSAY AND ART CONTEST
CONSTITUTION DAY PROGRAM AT THE VZC COURTHOUSE – SEPTEMBER 17TH, 12 – 1 p.m.
Constitution Day – Student Contests & Event 
The Republican Club of Van Zandt County is sponsoring two opportunities for students to celebrate Constitution Day, September 17, 2025.
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Art Contest
Open to 4th & 5th graders (public, private, or homeschool).
Awards: Medals & ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.
Due: September 15th
Submit to Suzanne Duke, 527 E. Goshen St., Canton, TX 75103 (mailbox drop-off OK).
Must be hand-drawn, original work (no AI).
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Essay Contest
Open to Middle School (6–8th) and High School (9–12th) students. (public, private or homeschool)
Prizes:
High School: $250 (1st), $150 (2nd), $75 (3rd)
Middle School: $250 (1st), $150 (2nd), $75 (3rd)
Due: September 15th
Submit to Suzanne Duke, 527 E. Goshen St., Canton, TX 75103 (mailbox drop-off OK).
No AI use. Essays must be typed, Times New Roman, double-spaced.
— HS: 5–10 pages + footnotes + 5 sources
— MS: 3–7 pages + bibliography (3 sources)
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Constitution Day Program
September 17th, 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Van Zandt County Courthouse steps
Featuring Senator Bob Hall, State Representative Brent Money, VZC Judge Andy Reese, other special guest speakers, Van ISD High School Choir with patriotic music & select readings from the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights
Contest winners will be recognized (if present).
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Questions?
Suzanne Duke – 469-231-2687
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