Elijah Pullen

Elijah is 17 years old and is a homeschooled student. This is his third time entering the “We The Future Contest” and his first time winning, and he is very grateful to have been selected as a winner this year. Elijah partakes in theatrical productions, plays the acoustic guitar in his free time, and plays rugby for the Lehigh Valley Hooligans high school team. Elijah loves learning more and more about his country everyday and how the home that we call America has become the great Nation it is today. Elijah’s goal with music is to continue to spread joy, hope, and love through music, and be the light where there isn’t any.

 

Listen to Elijah’s Winning Song Below!

Our Interview With Elijah

Was this the first time you entered the contest?
This is actually my third time entering the “WE THE FUTURE CONTEST”.

How did you hear about the contest?
I heard about the contest from my grandmother.

What inspired your work?
I was inspired by listening to the songs of past winners. Their songs inspired me to take the torch.

What did you learn about the U.S. Constitution while creating your entry?
While creating my entry, I learned that the Constitution guarantees my right to religious freedom. I cannot imagine a world without God, especially given His presence in my life. Discovering more about these freedoms made me deeply grateful that our Founding Fathers not only envisioned a dream but also brought it to life through the Constitution.

How do you plan to spread the word this year to your peers about the importance of the U.S Constitution?
I plan to show my peers not only my entry but the entries of others and hopefully inspire them to create an entry just as I did.

Which U.S. historical site would you like to visit?
I really hope to see the Bunker Hill monument.

What are your career plans?
For my future I am still considering my options by way of possible military service, trade school, or traditional university. But performing will always be a part of whatever career path I decide to take.

How do you spend your free time?
I usually spend most of my free time doing musical performances, playing the guitar, reading my favorite books, and playing rugby.

Why is the Constitution relevant today?
The Constitution is relevant today as it always was since its birth in 1789, we as Americans look to the Constitution as a guide and a reminder of how to live as free Americans.