Hopkinton MA 300th Anniversary

May 11, 2015

To celebrate Hopkinton’s 300th Anniversary, the Association of the United States Army together with the Friends of Hopkinton Veterans is presenting an essay contest for middle and high school students residing in Hopkinton. Students will have the opportunity to win a scholarship by demonstrating their writing and research skills, while also learning about Hopkinton’s rich military history. Interviewing veterans or their immediate family is expected to be part of the project. Actual amount and number of prizes are subject to change based on sponsorships, but are anticipated to be as follows:

FIRST PLACE: up to $2,500 Scholarship

SECOND PLACE:  up to $1,000 Scholarship

THIRD PLACE: $500 Scholarship

Topics currently under consideration by our panel of judges include:

1.       The Battle of Okinawa (2 dozen Hopkinton veterans involved)

2.       Women in the Military

3.       Merrill’s Marauders (Merrill’s former house is on Wood Street)

4.       Rescue Helicopters (4 Hopkinton veterans)

5.       Tank Crews (3 Hopkinton veterans)

Submission date is expected to be September 30, 2015, and results are expected to be announced by October 30, 2015.   For more information, please contact Henry Allessio at henry.allessio@gmail.com or James Hoyt at jhoyt@hoytlegalllc.com.