Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan has announced that local students are invited to take part in an essay and poster contest in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Here are details from the Mayor’s Office
Mayor Paul Coogan Announces MLK Jr. Essay & Art Contest for Fall River Students
(FALL RIVER, MA- December 27th, 2021)- Mayor Paul Coogan, in partnership with the Fall River Diversity Committee, has announced the “Words with Martin” MLK Jr. Essay & Art Contest. The contest is run in partnership with Bristol Community College, who will be highlighting student work during their annual MLK Week. 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, that answers the following question: “If you had the chance to meet Martin Luther King Jr, what would you talk about?” The categories are:
Elementary School (grades K-5): Drawing or poster
Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12): Essay, poem or audio (such as a podcast, spoken word or song)
Entries are due by January 12th. Work can be submitted through the student’s school or by using the dropbox at City Hall. Submissions must include the student’s name, grade and school as well as a name and phone number for a parent/guardian. Amazon gift cards will be given as prizes for the 1st ($100), 2nd ($75) and 3rd ($50) place winners of each age category.
For more details, contact Mayor Coogan’s office at 508-324-2600.
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