Students Challenged to Write Essays on Latino Contributions to Society
For Immediate Release: September 16, 2013
Contacts:
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Angel Matos, Chair Latino Festival – 732-213-6370
Suzanne Crandall, Coordinator of Essay Contest – 908-907-0819
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The Latino Festival of Monmouth County will again award hundreds of dollars this fall for the best essays on Latino contributions to society written by grammar school and middle school children. The essays should be between 500 and 800 words and can be on a broad range of topics centering on the contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Students must be enrolled in a school district in Monmouth County to qualify to participate.
Three awards will be given to the best essays from students between the 6th and 8th grades. An additional three awards will be given to students with the best essays in grades 3 through 5. The first place award in each category is $150, while second place is $100 and third place is $75. The evaluation rubric is attached to this press release.
“Students from across Monmouth County should be prepared to write in eloquent prose about the cultural, economic and social contribution of the various Latino communities to the broader society,” said Angel Matos, chairman of the Latino Festival. “The essay contest is one way the festival seeks to engage the youth from all different backgrounds to promote mutual respect and tolerance among diverse communities.”
Students interested in participating in the essay contest must email them to Suzanne Crandall, coordinator of the essay contest, at crandallmcm@msn.com by no later than midnight on September 27. Students must be sponsored by a teacher in their school district to qualify to participate in the contest.
The winners will be announced at the Latino Festival of Monmouth County on October 5 and prizes will be awarded by the end of the month. The Latino Festival of Monmouth County was founded in 2005. It was first held at the Park Avenue School in Freehold Borough. It moved to downtown Freehold in 2008 and now draws thousands of people.
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Latino Festival of Western Monmouth Essay Rubric
The topic of the essay is Latino culture. It may be a specific topic, or a combination, of the following: a country, music genre, dance, food, traditions, etc. It should be no longer than 800 words.
Format: On the first page: Include a title and begin the essay.
(Do not put name on the first page. For privacy and safety
do not include any personal identifying information.)
On the last page:
List name
Grade
Teacher name
School name
Example: Susana Perez
4th grade
Mrs. Garcia’s class
West Freehold School
Three prizes will be awarded in each of these two categories: 1) grades 3-5
(1st prize is $150, 2nd prize is $100, and 3rd prize is $75.) 2) Grades 6-8
- Grades 3-5 may hand write their essay, however, typewritten is preferable.
- Grades 6-8 MUST type their essay.
- Essays MUST be submitted to building principal by 12 noon or sent via email @crandallmcm@msn.com no later than September 27, 2013.
Please contact Suzanne Crandall at crandallmcm@msn.com or call 908-907-0819 for more information.
