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WELCOME! I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit the Texas Navy Association and explore our website. I am Admiral Scott Powell the 2025 President of the Texas Navy Association (also known as the TNA). The missoin of the association is to preserve and promote the little known but gallant history of the 1835-1846 Texas Navy. The TNA funds museum exhibits, educational videos, history teacher education, Texas history curricula and educational events, along with events commemorating the Texas Navy and its role in Texas History. The TNA membership all come together with the like-minded interest in historical Research, and promotion of the love of Texas History with focus on the Texas Navy. If you have an interest in our mission, then reach out and join us or make a donation now or send a check to 6341 Stewart Rd., #102, Galveston, Texas 77551 that helps make a difference to support the historic and gallant Texas Navy. We are a Non-Profit Corporation, Chartered in the State of Texas and administered by an elected Board of Directors, providing oversight to the matrix structure of our operating Committees. The TNA is a Volunteer organization. The TNA is funded thru the collection o f Member annual Dues, Donations and Grants. Your membership and donations are the primary funding source for funding our museum exhibits, educational videos, history teacher education, Texas history curricula, and events commemorating the Texas Navy and Texas History. Very Best Regards, Admiral Scott Powell President | I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit the Texas Navy Association website. I am Admiral Scott Powell the 2025 President of the Texas Navy Association (also known as the TNA). As a Volunteer organization, every dollar has a direct impact of accomplishing our mission. The mission of the association is to preserve and promote the little known but gallant history of the 1835-1846 Texas Navy. The TNA funds museum exhibits, educational videos, history teacher education, Texas history curricula and educational events, along with events commemorating the Texas Navy and it’s role in Texas History. It is through this education and presentation of our history that we assure our future generations have an appreciation of how Texas became the great State it is. The mission of the Texas Navy Association is to preserve and promote the little known but gallant history of the 1835-1846 Texas Navy. The Texas Navy, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and contributions are usually deductible depending on your individual tax situation. Please help to preserve and promote the Texas Navy history with your generous contribution today. If you wish to contribute anonymously, let us know that in the comment section. Otherwise your contribution will be noted under our “Friends of the Texas Navy” page. If you would like to direct your contribution to a specific project, please note that in the comment section. To make as immediate contribution please use the "Pay" button near the page bottom or send a check to: Texas Navy Association, 6341 Stewart Rd., #102, Galveston, Texas 77551 and remember that "every dollar helps make a difference". Thank you in advance for your support. You will receive an email confirmation of your contribution, if you have questions or would like to discuss any type of longer term donations, just reach out to me. Fair winds and following seas! You will receive an email receipt confirmation for your donation. |
2025 TEXIAN NAVY DAY CELEBRATION
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THE 2025 TEXAS NAVY ASSOCIATION
7TH GRADE ESSAY TOPIC
Author an essay about Commodore Edwin Ward Moore
Congratulations to Cecil Higgs IV
2025 TNA Essay Contest Winner!
Cecil F. Higgs IV lives in Sugarland and is a student at Logos Preparatory Academy, where he has studied for the past seven years and first learned about the Texas Navy Essay Contest. He enjoys basketball, chess, and robotics, and is active with his family at Cornerstone Community Bible Church. Cecil is known for his energy, helpful spirit, and willingness to support those around him.
THE 2026 TEXAS NAVY ASSOCIATION 8th GRADE ESSAY TOPIC
In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America the TNA asks you to
Explain the Battle of Campeche and How It Changed History
Contest Rules - TNA 8th GRADE ESSAY PACKET 2026 (Repaired).doc
Awards:
The local Squadron awards a $100 gift card as a prize for its winning essay. The winner and his or her parents are asked to attend a Squadron luncheon and meeting to read the winning paper to the Squadron. The parent’s contact information is important in case an emergency arises, and the student is unable to attend. This will ensure that the Squadron knows where to send the gift card and certificate.
The State winner receives a $500 gift card and certificate and is asked to read his or her winning essay at the Fall TNA Board of Directors meeting. The winner and his or her parents will be provided with a room at the hotel where the meeting takes place, provided that the student lives 50 miles or more from the hotel. The hotel room will be provided on the Friday before the Saturday Board of Directors meeting. Three seats will be provided at lunch for the student and two guests. The Texas Navy is not responsible for other expenses incurred to attend the BOD meeting to receive his or her award.
Winning an essay contest will look good on any future resume, whether it be for college or employment.
GUIDELINES BY WHICH THE ESSAY WAS JUDGED ARE:
5 pts-NEATNESS
5 pts.-COVER SHEET
15 pts.-RESOURCE MATERIALS
55 pts.-HISTORICAL ACCURACY
10 pts.-CLARITY OF ESSAY, Is grammar clear? Is spelling and punctuation, correct?
10 pts.-ORGANIZATION-Is the essay original, interesting, well organized
*SQUADRON CONTACTS
C. E. Hawkins ((Galveston) Admiral Andy Hall (maritimetexas@gmail.com)
E. W.Moore (Austin) Admiral Wayne Zeischang (waynez1122@gmail.com)
M.B. Lamar (Houston Yacht Club) Admiral Robert Williams (apachenite@aol.com )
Admiral Chester A. Nimitz(Dallas/FortWorth) Admiral James Ellison (admiralellison@yahoo.com)
Sam Houston(Lakewood Yacht Club) Linda Etling (lsetling20@gmail.com) Tom Toby (Houston)Charles Duke (dukelaw1@sbcglobal.net)
Samuel May Williams (San Antonio) Jimmy Peet (jimmypeet@live.com)
TNS Zavala Squadron (Coastal Bend) Interim Commander Brad Chilcote (tnszavala@gmail.com)
TEXIAN NAVY DAY CELEBRATION - September 21, 2024 |