The 2011 Essay Contest is announced.

 Theme: Jesus and Bullying

Assignment: Bullying is a serious problem among young people today. Tell a story of how you or someone you know experienced bullying. Then explain how you think Jesus would tell all those involved to handle the situation.

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 Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. All entries become the property of Maryknoll and cannot be returned. Winning entries will be published in the May/June 2012 MARYKNOLL magazine and online at www.maryknollsociety.org/winners. Note: Spelling and grammar count.

ON 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.
Click here to print out a cover sheet

MAIL TO:
2011 Student Essay Contest
WEB Submission
Division ____
P.O. Box 302
Maryknoll, NY 10545-0302

PRIZES:
1st place prizes $1,000 per division
2nd place prizes $300 per division
3rd place prizes $150 per division

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 1-888-627-9566. Ask for Student Essay Contest, ext. 2368.

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