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Dr. MLK, Jr. Observance Day Celebration
Committee
P.O. Box 222 * Guyton, GA 31312
Telephone: (912) 772-3505 or (912) 772-3061
Rev. Lon Harden – President * Mrs. Rosetta Gordon - Secretary
December 8, 2021
TO: Effingham County Schools and Community Organizations
FROM: Rev. Lon Harden, President of the Dr. MLK, Jr. Observance Day Committee LH
RE: Announcement of Poster/Essay Contests and Theme Winners
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Committee would like to invite all students to participate in
the 39th Annual Dr. MLK, Jr. Observance Day Celebration. Students in grades 1 – 5 are invited to enter the
poster contest, and students in grades 6 – 12 are invited to enter the essay contest.
This year’s chosen theme is “Strength in Unity - A Dream to Continue”. The guidelines for both contests
are attached.
Note: Student essays must respond to the following contest prompt:
PROMPT:
Writing Situation
During his lifetime, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became an influential civil rights leader working with all
ethnicities to identify discrimination, eliminate segregation, and promote equality. As a result, Dr. King
helped to overturn America's racist laws in the 1950's and 1960's through his nonviolent approach and
motivational speeches.
Directions for Writing
Write a persuasive essay convincing the reader why you feel “Strength in Unity is a Dream to be
Continued” and how unity will strengthen our nation. Include three specific reasons and make sure you
offer supporting details, evidence, facts, anecdotes (brief stories), etc. for your reasons, and relate your
reasons to the ideals and philosophies of Dr. King.
The deadline for the poster and essay contests is Thursday, January 6, 2022. Please encourage your students
to participate.
All entries may be submitted to your school, sent via interoffice mail to Dr. Sandra Nethels or mailed to the
Dr. MLK, Jr. Education Committee, P.O. Box 222, Guyton, GA 31312. Winners will be announced on
Tuesday, January 11, 2022. If additional information is needed, please call the Rev. Lon Harden at (912)
772–3505 or Mrs. Rosetta Gordon at (912) 772-3061.
Awards will be presented to all contest winners during the noonday (12:00) program at the Effingham
County Fair Grounds on Monday, January 17, 2022. Winners are encouraged to attend this service
and participate in the parade.2022 ANNUAL CELEBRATION
POSTER/ESSAY CONTEST ENTRY FORM
All entries must be received on or before Thursday, January 6, 2022.
Theme: “Strength in Unity - A Dream to Continue”
Name:
Age:
School:
Teacher:
Grade:
Parents/Guardians:
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
Telephone:
Cell Phone:2022 POSTER/ESSAY CONTEST GUIDELINES
Poster Contest Rules:
1. You must be 6 - 11 years of age or in the 1st through 5thgrades.
2. Poster must reflect the contest theme:
“Strength in Unity - A Dream to Continue”
3. Poster must be child’s work.
4. Any medium may be used (crayons, markers, pen and ink,
paints, watercolors, pencils etc.).
5. The poster should be created on a poster board.
6. Your name MUST be written on the back in the upper right-hand corner of the
poster with the entry form attached with tape (NO glue, please!). Otherwise,
your poster will be disqualified.
7. Posters will be judged on:
• Creativity (Originality – Child’s Work) 40 points
• How well the theme is illustrated 30 points
• Proper grammar and usage 20 points
• Neatness 10 points
8. Winners will be selected from two groups (grades 1-2 and grades 3-5).
Essay Contest Rules:
1. You must be 9 - 18 years of age or in 4th through 12th grades to submit an essay.
2. Your essay must be an original response to the contest prompt:
Write a persuasive essay convincing the reader why you feel “Strength in Unity is a Dream to
be Continued” and how unity will strengthen our nation. Include three specific reasons and
make sure you offer supporting details, evidence, facts, anecdotes (brief stories), etc. for your
reasons and relate your reasons to the ideals and philosophies of Dr. King.
“See Writing Situation.”
3. Essay should consist of at least one page, double-spaced (approximately 250 words). Pages
must be numbered if more than one page.
4. Essay must be typed.
5. Essay should be submitted on 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper.
6. The cover sheet must contain the student’s name, school, home & cell phone numbers,
parents’ or guardians’ names, and home & email addresses. Neither the student’s name nor
any other information should be included in the body of the essay.
• Note: Do NOT put your name on your essay. (Essays will be judged anonymously).
7. Essays will be judged on:
• Content (includes originality and creativity) 30 points (Ideas)
• How well it responds to the prompt 30 points (Organization)
• Proper grammar and usage 20 points (Conventions)
• Effective expression 20 points (Style/Voice)
8. Winners will be selected from two groups (grades 6-8, and grades 9-12).
*Note: Essays will not be returned. Please make a copy for your records.MLK Observance Day Celebration
P.O. Box 222 * Guyton, GA 31312
Telephone: (912) 772-3505 or (912) 772-3061
Rev. Lon Harden – President * Mrs. Rosetta Gordon - Secretary
MLK OBSERVANCE DAY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES
POSTER & ESSAY CONTESTS
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
GRADES 1st – 5th: POSTER CONTEST
GRADES 6th – 12th: ESSAY CONTEST
Theme: “Strength in Unity - A Dream to Continue”
DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2022
(Please encourage your students to participate.)
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SUBMIT TO: Your school or Dr. Sandra Nethels, 405 North Ash Street,
Springfield, GA 31329 or mailed to the Dr. MLK, Jr.
Education Committee, P.O. Box 222, Guyton, GA 31312
Notification of Winners: January 11, 2022.
Recognition and Awards:
Monday, January 17, 2022
Noonday (12:00PM) Program
Effingham County Fair Grounds
Springfield, GA 31329
Winners are encouraged to attend this service and participate in the parade.
For additional information call: (912) 772–3505 or (912) 772-3061.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Committee
Prizes &
Rules
“Strength in Unity - A Dream to Continue”
Essay Contests
2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Contests (Prizes subject to change)
Category 1: Middle School Grades6-8
1st place - Trophy, Chromebook, t- shirt, MLK Jr. book
2nd place - Trophy, Chromebook, t-shirt, MLK Jr. book
3rd place - Trophy, Chromebook, t-shirt, MLK Jr. book
Honorable Mention - Trophy, Learning game system,
t-shirt, MLK Jr. book
Poster Contest Category 2: High School Grades9-12
Category 1: Grades1-2 1st place - Trophy, Chromebook, t- shirt, MLK Jr. book
1 place - Trophy, Chromebook, t- shirt, MLK Jr. book
st
2nd place - Trophy, Chromebook, t-shirt, MLK Jr. book
2nd place -Trophy, Chromebook, t-shirt, MLK Jr. book 3rd place - Trophy, Chromebook, t-shirt, MLK Jr. book
3rd place -Trophy, Chromebook, t-shirt, MLK Jr. book Honorable Mention - Trophy, Learning game system,
Honorable Mention - Trophy, Learning game system, t-shirt, MLK Jr. book
t-shirt, MLK Jr. book
Category 2: Grades3-5 Theme Contest
1st place - Trophy, Chromebook, t- shirt, MLK Jr. book 1st place - Trophy, Chromebook, t- shirt, MLK Jr. book
2nd place -Trophy, Chromebook, t-shirt, MLK Jr. book 2nd place -Trophy, Chromebook, t-shirt, MLK Jr. book
3rd place -Trophy, Chromebook, t-shirt, 1 MLK Jr. book 3rd place -Trophy, Chromebook, t-shirt, 1 MLK Jr. book
Honorable Mention - Trophy, Learning game system, Honorable Mention - Trophy, Learning game system,
t-shirt, MLK Jr. book t-shirt, MLK Jr. book
Contest Prompt: Write a persuasive essay convincing the reader of why you feel “Strength in Unity is a Dream
to be Continued” and how unity will strengthen our nation. Include three specific reasons and make sure you
offer supporting details, evidence, facts, anecdotes (brief stories), etc. for your reasons and relate your reasons
to the ideals and philosophies of Dr. King.
Poster Contest Rules: Essay Contest Rules:
1. Poster must reflect contest theme: 1. You must be 9 - 18 years of age OR in grades 4 - 12.
“Strength in Unity - A Dream to Continue” 2. Essay must be original and reflect the contest prompt
Poster must be child’s work. 3. Essay should consist of at least 1 page, double-spaced.
2. Any medium may be used (crayons, markers, pen All pages must be numbered, if more than one page.
and ink, paints, watercolors, pencils etc.). 4. Essay must be typed.
3. The poster should be created on a poster board. 5. Essay should be submitted on 8 1/2 x 11paper.
4. Your name MUST be written on the back in the 6. The cover sheet must contain the student’s name, school,
upper right-hand corner of the poster with home & cell numbers, parents’ or guardians’ names, email
entry form taped to it; otherwise your poster & home addresses. No other information should be
will be disqualified. No glue, please! included in the body of the essay. Do Not put your name
5. Poster will be judged on: on your essay. (Essays will be judged anonymously).
• Content (Originality and Creativity) 40 points 7. Essay will be judged on:
• How well it illustrates the theme 30 points • Content (Originality and Creativity) Ideas 30 points
• Proper grammar and usage 20 points • How well it addresses the prompt – Organ. 30 points
• Neatness 10 points • Proper grammar and usage – Conventions - 20 points
6. All entries must be submitted on or before • Effective Expression – Style/Voice 20 points
January 6, 2022, to Dr. Sandra Nethels or mailed to: 8. All entries must be submitted on or before
Dr. MLK, Jr. Education Committee January 6, 2022, to Dr. Sandra Nethels or mailed to:
P.O. Box 222, Guyton, Georgia 31312 Dr. MLK, Jr. Education Committee
7. Winners will be selected from two groups P.O. Box 222, Guyton, Georgia 31312
(Grades 1-2 and grades 3-5). 9. Winners will be selected from two groups
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