With the new school year underway, the Fort Henry Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is reminding teachers and students of youth-oriented contests that the organization sponsors.

The SAR sponsors the Knight Historical Essay contest for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors; the Scouting America Eagle Scout recognition and scholarship program, the Middle School brochure contest open to sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grade students; and the Americanism Elementary School poster contest for third, fourth and fifth-grade students.

New this year is a youth video contest for grades 6-12.

Participants may be attending public, parochial or private schools (including accredited home schools). Each contest is conducted at three levels — chapter, state and national with awards at each level.

Information on these contests is available by going to the National Society website at sar.org and clicking on the “Youth & Education” tab.

The SAR is open to any male 18 or older that can trace their lineage back to a person that fought in or supported the cause of the American Revolution.

For more general information contact members Gary Timmons 304-242-8759 or Earl Nicodemus 304-639-7054. For Scouting America contest contact Erik Schramm Sr. at 740- 695-1444, or Ken Harvey at 304-551-3250.