November 4, 2003

Boise State Invites Students To Enter MLK Essay Contest

Treasure Valley students are encouraged to participate in the 12th annual Martin Luther King, Jr./Idaho Human Rights Celebration children’s essay contest, sponsored by Boise State University Student Activities. This year’s theme is “How Can I Make a Difference Today, Tomorrow and Forever?” The contest is open to any student in third through fifth grades. Essays may be written in English or Spanish and must be 250 words or less. Children will compete for six $50 cash awards — three for English-language essays and three for Spanish-language essays. Each entry should include the child’s name,  the name of a parent or guardian, names of the child’s teacher and school, the child’s grade level, home telephone number and home address. Children may submit their own essays or teachers may collect students’ essays and mail them together. Mail entries to Boise State University Student Activities, Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest,1910 University Drive, Boise, ID  83725-1335. All entries must be received by Jan. 5, 2004. Teachers who use this activity as a class project are encouraged to submit their students’ entries before the holiday break. Essays will be judged on the following criteria: 1. Did the essay answer the question? 2. Does the writer clearly explain his or her personal response to the issue of human rights? 3. Does the writer show an understanding of the principles Martin Luther King, Jr. taught? 4. Does the writer show compassion and understanding for other races? 5. What feeling does this student’s writing evoke in me (the reader)? For more information contact Boise State Student Activities at 426-1223 or mlkchair@boisestate.edu. -30- Contact                              Stephanie Neighbors                          Student Activities                           208 426-1223                             Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275