CHFHS PTSA Black History Essay Contest
THE CHARLES HERBERT FLOWERS PARENT, TEACHER, STUDENT ASSOCIATION
2016 BLACK HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST THEME:
“EXPLAIN WHY THE DEATH OF TRAYVON MARTIN WAS NOT THE BEGINNING OF THE “BLACK LIVES MATTER” MOVEMENT.
ALL ESSAYS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Email essays to CHFHS PTSA @:CHFHSPTSA1@YAHOO.COM
Rules for Writing Essays:
1) All essays are to be typewritten; double-spaced and must be between 300 to 500 words.
2) Type font size must be #12; the preferred font style is Times New Roman or Arial.
3) Essays must have a cover sheet attached, which will include only the following information: a) Name of student, first and last name. b) Grade level of student. c) Name of student’s English teacher. d) Telephone number and email address of the student.
4) Number of words in the essay being submitted. (Use Word Count)
5) Any quotations or excerpts that appear in the essay are to be clearly referenced.
PRIZES – gift cards
1st: $ 100.00
2nd: $ 50.00
3rd: $ 25.00