Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan is inviting city students to share their talents as part of an essay contest honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
From the Mayor’s Office
Mayor Paul Coogan Announces MLK Jr. Essay & Art Contest for Fall River Students
(Fall River, MA- January 15th, 2020)- Mayor Paul Coogan, in partnership with the Fall River Diversity Committee, has announced the MLK Jr. Essay & Art Contest. Martin Luther King Jr
Essay & Art Contest. All students in grades K-12 who live or attend school in Fall River are eligible to enter a submission.
Students must enter a drawing or an essay, depending on their age, inspired by the following quote: “The time is always right to do what is right.” -MLK Jr. The categories are ;
- Elementary School (grades K-5): Drawing or poster
- Middle School (Grades 6-8): 200 word (minimum) essay
- High School (Grades 9-12): 300 word (minimum) essay
Entries are due by January 31st and can be submitted by email to mayor@fallriverma.org or by using the dropbox at Fall River City Hall. Submissions must include the student’s name, grade and school as well as a name, phone number and mailing address for a parent/guardian.
Submissions will be judged by the Fall River Diversity Committee based on creativity, clarity and composition. Amazon gift cards will be given as prizes for the 1st ($100), 2 nd ($75) and 3rd ($50) place winners of each age category.
For more details, visit the Facebook page at https://fb.me/e/cT6krORcp or contact Mayor Coogan’s office at 508-324-2600.
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