Essay Divisions


ESSAY THEME AND PROMPT:
TO BE SILENT IN THE FACE OF EVIL IS TO SURRENDER TO IT, ENCOURAGE IT AND ENABLE IT TO GROW STRONGER.
WHY DID ORDINARY PEOPLE REMAIN SILENT AND ALLOW THE HOLOCAUST TO HAPPEN?

YOU MUST SUBMIT THREE COPIES OF THE ESSAY.


ELIGIBILITY DIVISIONS

Elementary School - Grades 4-5
Middle School - Grades 6-8
High School - Grades 9-12

THE FOLLOWING PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED:

Eligibility Divisions

Elementary School – Grades 4-5
First place winner receives $100.00, certificate, and book
Second place winner receives $75.00, certificate, and book
Third place winner receives $50.00, certificate, and book

Middle School – Grades 6-8
First place winner receives $200.00, certificate, and book
Second place winner receives $150.00, certificate, and book
Third place winner receives $100.00, certificate, and book

High School – Grades 9-12
First place winner receives $350.00, certificate, and book
Second place winner receives $250.00, certificate, and book
Third place winner receives $200.00, certificate, and book

 

 

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