Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee
Announces
Literary Contest for Students
The Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Commemorative Committee is seeking entries for
its literary arts contest in observance of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. The writing contest is open to all elementary, middle and high schools
students in MontgomeryCounty. Entries must be 150 words, or less, in poetry or
essay format. Entries will be judged on understanding and appreciation of the
ideals of Dr. King; clarity and originality of expression; and adherence to the
2013 theme, “HIS dream…iAct…WE change!”
The
deadline for submitting entries is Friday, December 14. Participating schools
should submit a maximum of three entries per school to the MLK Essay Contest,
c/o Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD
20850.
The
top two winners from all entries will be invited to read their essays and
receive an award presented by the County Executive and The Gazette Newspapers
as part of the County-wide MLK celebration on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at 3
p.m. at the Music Centerat Strathmore.
For more
information, contact James Stowe, director of the County’s Office of Human
Rights, at 240-777-8491
or email human-rights.commission@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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