2014 ATHENS-LIMESTONE MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. HOLIDAY ESSAY CONTEST

1. 2014 ATHENS-LIMESTONE MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. HOLIDAY ESSAY CONTEST Criteria and Instructions: • Themes for the 2014 essay (you may chose either topic): 1. What Would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Think About Today’s Education System 2. What Would You Tell Dr. King That You Have Done For His Dream • Must be a student attending a school in Athens or Limestone County • No more than one page in length and typed or written legible by hand • The student and not the adults should write the essay, counselors and parents may assist the students, but make sure it is the students words and thoughts • Please include the student’s name, age and a phone number on the upper right corner of essay. • The age categories are 6-12,13-15 and 16-18. • The essay will be judged on, clarity, grammar, and how well the theme is developed based on age of the writer. • The deadline for the committee to receive the essay is January 9, 2014 • The completed essay should be mailed to; MLK Essay Contest, P.O. Box 1071 Athens, AL 35612 or given to Vicki at the Mayor’s Office. • The winners in each category will read their essay during the MLK program on January18 • The first, second and third place winners in each age group will receive a cash award. • If you have any questions, you may contact Benard Simelton, 256-426-6406/256-444-1300, Mayor’s Office or any member of the MLK Planning Committee.