Essay Contest For Plymouth Youth

It's a chance for Plymouth youth to write down what they think about the human rights they have that others may not.

The annual Plymouth Human Rights Essay Contest invites middle school students from grades six through eight to enter an essay about human rights due no later than Tuesday, Jan. 31.

This year's essay topic is: “Compare and contrast the human rights that young people of your age in your community might take for granted that may not be as readily available to young people in other areas of the United States or around the world. Reference the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United States Bill of Rights or the Minnesota Human Rights Act.”  

The winning essay will be published in the Plymouth Sun-Sailor and the winner will receive a cash prize of $75. Second and third place winners will receive $50 and $25, respectively. The winning Plymouth essay will also be entered in the state competition, sponsored by the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions. At the state level, the first place prize is $500, second place is $350 and the third place prize is $200.

Essays should be no longer than three pages. They may be either single or double spaced and must use at least 12 point type with an easily readable font. Entrants should include their name, grade and school at the top of the first page along with a title.
 
Essays must be submitted along with an entry form signed by a parent to Denise Lanthier, Plymouth Human Rights Committee, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447.

(Information provided by the city of Plymouth.)