New contest... But time's a tickin'!

Month of the Young Adolescent Writing Contest

Who can enter: Any Minnesota middle school student.
What to enter: Each school may submit three entries. The theme this year is “Full Steam Ahead”. Students may enter original compositions answering “Tell the story of a time you faced a challenge and you overcame it by giving it your all.” Each entry must be 200 words or less.  Two copies of each entry should be submitted. One of the copies should be headed with the student’s name, age, and school name and address, and the teacher contact information including e-mail address. The other should contain no identifying information.
Judging: There will be a blind review of all entries. The judging team will be made up of MMSA Board members.  The decision of the judges is final.
Prize: The winning student will receive $100.00. The winning essay will be published in this year’s Minnesota Middle School’s Conference Program.
Deadline for entry: All entries must be postmarked by October 22, 2012.
Submissions should be emailed or sent to:

Annette.strom@duluth.k12.mn.us

Annette Strom
Ordean East Middle School
2900 E. 4^th St
Duluth, MN  55812