McDaniel College/ Carroll County Public Schools MLK Essay Writing ContestEssay Questions:
High School
Compare and contrast Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ideal of the beloved community to Barack Obama’s vision for our country as expressed in his November 4, 2008 victory speech.
Middle School
Identify the common themes between Barack Obama and Martin Luther King, Jr. and how you think this has impacted Obama’s political success in becoming the president-elect.
Elementary School
Imagine that you are Martin Luther King, Jr. and write a letter to Barack Obama. What problems in the community would you ask him to address and why?
3 Prizes Will Be Awarded Each including:
$100.00 Cash Prize (High School Winner)
$75.00 Cash Prize (Middle School Winner)
$50.00 Cash Prize (Elementary School Winner)
MLK Commemorative T-Shirt
Certificate
Gift Bag
Essays Due
January 16, 2008
The essay should be no longer than 250 words for elementary students a 500 words middle and high students. Essays will be judged on the following: ideas, word choice, sentence fluency, voice, conventions, organization and relevance to the essay question. The essay must be the original work of the student. Each entry must include the student’s name, phone number, school, grade and teacher’s name/contact number.
Please send all entries to Mahlía Joyce, Office of Multicultural Services, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157-4390.
Essays may also be hand delivered to our office (Lower level of Rouzer Hall : Mon. – Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm). Essay’s can also be delivered to your teacher or guidance counselor.
Winners will be recognized at the formal program on Monday, February 4, 2008. One winner will be selected from the elementary, middle and high school levels.
Sponsored by McDaniel College’s Office of Multicultural Services, Carroll County Public Schools’ Department of Minority Achievement and Intervention Programs and the Carroll County NAACP
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