Deadline is Nov 15. 2010
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST 2010-2011
TOPIC: Topic for 2010-2011: “What lessons from Christopher Columbus’ life can we draw on today to bring clarity to our decisions in the face of an uncertain future?” Every October Americans remember Christopher Columbus for his historic achievements in linking the Old and New Worlds. The values that sustained his courage during his dangerous voyages included his faith in God, dedication to his goals, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Rationale: The Columbus Celebration Association and the National Italian American Foundation seek to honor Christopher Columbus’ memory, historic achievements, and the values that motivated and sustained him in his efforts and trials.
PARTICIPANTS: All grade 9, 10, 11, 12 students in a public, private, or parochial school, or those who are home schooled, are eligible. This contest is conducted without regard to race, religion, sex or national origin.
DO NOT SUBMIT A STUDENT PHOTOGRAPH WITH ENTRY.
LENGTH: Length is to be from 800–1,200 words.
FORM: Essay must be typed, or prepared on a computer or word processor, using black type in a non-script font no smaller than 12 point or larger than 14 point. A limited vision student may use Braille, a tape recorder, or very large type. In this case, a written transcript must be included, as well as a teacher’s or physician’s letter attesting to the student’s special need.
All of the essay must be the student’s original work.
Each essay must have a title page listing the following:
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Title of Essay: “Lessons from Christopher Columbus’ Life”
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Contestant’s full name and address. (Street, RR, PO Box, City, State, Zip Code) Note: If the school’s regulations prohibit student contact information, then school contact information may be substituted.
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Contestant’s telephone number (with area code) and e-mail address, if available
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Name of contestant’s school and grade level
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Name of sponsoring DAR chapter (Clinch Bend Chapter, NSDAR)
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Number of words in essay
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Any essay without a title page will be disqualified.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Essay must have a bibliography listing all references utilized. Internet resources, if used, should be cited in similar format to that used for printed resources. Add the electronic address used to access the document as supplementary information. Any essay with information copied directly from sources without using quotes will be disqualified.
JUDGING AND AWARDS:
Judging will be based on historical accuracy, adherence to topic, organization of material, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness.
Pictures, maps, drawings, graphics, and other such additions will not be considered in judging and should not be included.
DEADLINE: November 15, 2010
NAME OF CHAPTER CONTACT PERSON: Shannon Gorman ClinchBend@gmail.com
NAME OF SPONSORING DAR CHAPTER: Clinch Bend Chapter, NSDAR
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