Maryknoll Essay.
THEME: "It's all about me" is a popular slogan for many young people today.
But Jesus tells us, "Love your neighbor as yourself." (Luke 10:28)
ASSIGNMENT: Explain how you can follow Jesus' words in today's self-centered
culture.
RULES: Students in grades 6–8 (Division I) and grades 9–12 (Division II)
qualify. Entries must be written in English. Only one entry per student.
Please specify the division to which the entry is being submitted. Children of
Maryknoll employees, Associates and Affiliates are not eligible.
LENGTH: 500–750 words. Pages should be typed and double-spaced or neatly
handwritten in ink and stapled.
DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
All entries become the property of Maryknoll and cannot be returned. Winning
entries will be published in the May/June 2010 MARYKNOLL magazine and online
at www.maryknoll.org/winners.
NOTE: Spelling and grammar count.
ON THE FIRST PAGE, CLEARLY LABEL:
· Student's name and grade
· School name, address and phone number (including area code)
· Teacher's or catechist's name and e-mail
For more information call, toll-free, 1·888·627·9566. Ask for Student Essay
Contest, ext. 2368
Mail your entry no later than Tuesday, December 1, 2009 to:
2009 Student Essay Contest
Web Source
Division____
P.O. Box 308
Maryknoll, NY 10545-0308
STUDENTS IN DIVISION II ONLY:
You may submit essays online by filling out and submitting the online form or
by e-mailing essaycontest@maryknoll.org. All rules apply including one entry
per student. Be sure to provide all pertinent information in your e-mail
including contact information.
PRIZES:
1st Place: $1,000 per division
2nd Place: $300 per division
3rd Place: $150 per division
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Note from Mr. Fogarty
Essays are due on Friday, December 1, 2009. Assignment was given on September
14, 2009. Contest winners will be notified by mid-February 2009. All entries
become the property of Maryknoll and cannot be returned. All essays will be
mailed by Mrs. Cox from school.
Essays were postmarked and mailed on Friday, November 20. Thank you, Mrs. Cox!
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