BLACK HISTORY MONTH
ESSAY AND SPEECH CONTEST
Help celebrate Black History Month by competing in the
2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Essay and Speech Contest.
Essays must respond to the following prompt:
Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." What is something that matters to you in this school or in your community? What actions should you, and others, take to work towards this cause you feel so strongly about?
ESSAY CRITERIA:
Essays must be typed in Times New Roman, 12 font.
Essays may not exceed one page, single spaced.
Essays should represent student's best work.
All 6th, 7th, 8th graders at BMS may compete.
ESSAYS DUE BY: February 12th, Friday, 2:00 PM, to Room 206, Ms. Smith's Room
TOP 10 ESSAYS Will Be Chosen for Speech Contest Feb. 24th, Wednesday
SPEECH CONTEST: February 24th, Wednesday, in Room 206, After School, Where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Winners Will Be Chosen
PRIZES:
Top 10 Essays: Certificate of Recognition and Small Prize
1st Place: $75.00 & Read Over Intercom
2nd Place: $50.00 & Read Over Intercom
3rd Place: $25.00 & Read Over Intercom
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