About The 7th Grade Essay Contest
The mission of The Battle of Flowers® Association is to teach the history of our state and to keep alive the patriotic traditions of Texas and San Antonio. This annual contest creates awareness and fosters an appreciation of our Texas heritage while providing 7th-grade San Antonio students a unique opportunity to study and write an essay on Texas History.
Contest Details
The Texas History Essay Contest is open to all 7th and 8th-grade students in the San Antonio area.
The top three (5) student finalists receive the following awards:
- First Place: Laptop computer
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $250
The academic department of the first place winner’s advisor/teacher will receive $1,000.
For questions and more information, email our chairman, Sudie Holshouser.
Information & Resources:
Check back here for updates on the 2023 contest deadline and general information.
- 2023 Essay Contest Flyer – COMING SOON
- Participation packets – COMING SOON
2022 Contest Winners
7th-grade
1st Place – Marissa Nunez
St. George Episcopal School
The Strength of the Oleander and the Great Storm
Teacher: Raymond Kite
2nd Place – Nathan Saucedo
St. John Bosco School
The Disastrous Texas Hurricane of 1900
Teacher: Cecilia Aguallo
3rd Place – Alaina Ruiz
St. George Episcopal School
The Lone Star Story: The Teas City Explosion
Teacher: Raymond Kite
8th-grade
1st Place – Christian Montez
St. John Bosco School
Texas Snow Storm, The Chilling Events of February 2021
Teacher: Cecilia Aguallo