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NEWS RELEASE Oct. 6, 2009
Washington Generals annual essay contest
Did the
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Washington’s first World’s Fair which
concluded in Seattle 100 years ago after a run of nearly five months,
change Washington state history? A service organization called the Association of Washington Generals is asking for perspectives to that question in their annual essay contest, which is now open to students enrolled in grades seven to 12.
The association sponsors the annual essay contest to promote academic
excellence and strong literacy skills. This year’s contest asks students
to write a detailed essay answering the question: “2009
is the 100th anniversary of the Alaska Yukon Pacific
Exposition. How important was the relationship with Alaska to the
history of the state of Washington?”
There is no length requirement, but participants are asked to be
descriptive in conveying their individual thoughts and ideas and focus
on the issues that are the most important to them. A study aid on the
Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition,
which drew more than 3 million visitors to the University of Washington
campus,
can be found on the
HistoryLink.org Web site.
Winners in the grades 7-9 and 9-11 categories each receive $500, and the
winning senior earns a higher education scholarship of $1,500. The
overall statewide winner from all categories is awarded an additional
$500. Runners-up in each category also receive cash awards and the
teacher or advisor who submits the most student essays will receive
$250. Winners will also receive a plaque at an awards ceremony at their
school.
Essays are due Monday, Dec. 14. More information and an
application packet can be found on the Generals’ Web site at
http://www.wagenerals.org
or by contacting Victoria Laise Jonas, AWG
Student Essay Contest chairperson, at
ssjonas@comcast.net
The Association of Washington Generals is a state service organization
whose primary function is to recognize worthy
citizens who contribute their time and their effort to the community.
In sponsoring the contest, the AWG partners with schools to support the
teaching of basic skills of reading and writing.
The AWG operates in partnership with the office of Lt. Governor Brad
Owen.
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