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ESSAY CONTEST WINNER — Eleven-year-old Cooper Blake, a sixth grader at Houlton Southside School, was chosen as a regional winner in the Elks Americanism essay contest. Blake, who won $50 for his written work, will now advance to the state level of competition. Blake is the son of Deanna and Jason Blake of Houlton. He is pictured here with Elks representative John Bushey and his Southside English teacher Trisha Fogarty.
Definition of an American:
By Cooper Blake
1. Americans are courageous. Willing to fight for what they believe in. Caring for their
family and community as a mother cares for her child.
2. Americans are inquisitive. Yearning to explore. Loving to think and dream. Americans
are curious and full of hope for the future.
3. Americans are pioneers. Seeing a new day when they
discovered America.
4. Americans are freedom. Everyone deserves freedom, and Americans have it.
5. Americans are different. They are like snowflakes and no one is the same as the other.
I am an American.
By Cooper Blake
1. Americans are courageous. Willing to fight for what they believe in. Caring for their
family and community as a mother cares for her child.
2. Americans are inquisitive. Yearning to explore. Loving to think and dream. Americans
are curious and full of hope for the future.
3. Americans are pioneers. Seeing a new day when they
discovered America.
4. Americans are freedom. Everyone deserves freedom, and Americans have it.
5. Americans are different. They are like snowflakes and no one is the same as the other.
I am an American.
