Craven County Schools Students Recognized in America 250 NC County Flag Challenge
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Students from Trent Park Elementary, Brinson Memorial Elementary, and Roger Bell New Tech Academy recently earned top honors in the America 250 NC County Flag Challenge, a statewide initiative encouraging fourth-grade students to design a flag that represents their county’s history, culture, and identity.
The challenge, created by America 250 NC, invited fourth-grade students from across North Carolina to create original county flag designs that reflect how they see and experience their local communities. The program aims to help students think critically about local history, geography, and culture while connecting classroom learning to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
In Craven County, students demonstrated remarkable creativity and pride in their community through thoughtful designs and written reflections explaining the symbolism behind their flags.
Sophia, a fourth-grade student from Brinson Memorial Elementary School, earned first place in the Craven County competition. Her design stood out for its creativity and meaningful representation of the community.
Harper, a student from Roger Bell New Tech Academy, was named runner-up, impressing judges with a thoughtful, creative flag design that captured the spirit of Craven County.
Through this exciting challenge, students reflected on their schools, communities, and personal interests while considering how their county should be remembered as part of this historic national milestone. The activity also provided teachers with educational resources and worksheets designed to help incorporate the nation’s 250th anniversary into lessons about North Carolina’s local history.
Craven County Schools is proud of Sophia, Harper, and all participating students for their creativity, hard work, and dedication to representing their community.
To see all winning entries from across North Carolina and read the essays that accompany each design, visit:
https://www.america250.nc.gov/
