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| Rozier Sanchez Essay Contest |
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| What is the Objective of the Rozier Sanchez Essay Contest? |
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The essay contest was established to encourage high school students to critically assess current issues and learn the value of citizenship in the United States. It is hoped that this award will encourage students to pursue a college education and enhange their capabilities to express their thoughts and ideas.
A relevant current topic is chosen each year and essays are solicited from all juniors and seniors in high school in the GSWC district (that includes all of Colorado and New Mexico and the El Paso area of Texas). Judging of the winning essays is done by an independent panel of educators who are not associated with Civitan or any of the authors.
The winner this year will receive $1,000, with a second prize of $600, third will get $400, and fourth place will get $200. The awards ceremony is open to the public and includes dinner and a recitation of the winning essay by the author.
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2004 - 2005 Contest DetailsThe deadline for entry is January 18, 2005 All essays must be in the hands of the GSWD Foundation Essay Contest Committee by January 18, 2005 in order to be considered for prizes. All essays that are submitted become the property of GSWD Civitan.
The 2004 - 2005 theme is: 2010 - My Vision of America Americans will be faced with many challenges in the next few years - combating terrorism while respecting individual rights, assuring safety for travelers while being careful that the measures taken do not make travel impractical, reconciling many opposing political viewpoints and uniting Americans in these difficult tasks. The result of addressing these issues will, hopefully, make a better, stronger, America, five years in the future. Our theme provides great latitude in addressing these issures and others, while providing for an optimistic outcome. |
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High school Juniors and Seniors are eligible to enter the contest. These young people will be taking leadership roles in government, business and education. Requirements are an Essay of no more than 1,000 words written with careful consideration of our theme.
RULES- The essay is no to exceed 1000 words.
- It is to be typewritten and double-spaced on 8 1/2 x 11 white paper.
- The cover page will have the name of the student, address, telephone number, school, and grade.
- There will be no name or ID on the essay. All essays become the property of Civitan.
- Four (4) copies of the essay must be delivered or received no later than Tuesday, January 18, 2005 to:
Rozier E. Sanchez
7612 Palo Duro, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
The Essay Awards Luncheon will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2005. |
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