All contestants must be a lawful permanent resident of the United States of America and a bona fide student in a Junior or Senior High School. The essay may be either typed on a typewriter or through Word Processing or written in ink on regular theme paper. No decorative borders, pictures or other graphics. Title page with Essay subject name on it, (1) Student's name and home address (including city, state, zip), (2) Grade in school, (3) Name of school, and (4) Name of sponsoring Post, Unit or Squadron. The essay must reach the local American Legion Post, American Legion Auxiliary Unit, or SAL Squadron