Date: April 16th, 2008

The annual Fred B. Benjamin Peace Writing Contest is now accepting applications.

The contest is open to any Maryland middle school student.
Several winners will receive cash prizes...up to $350.

Here is the topic:

"Envision an imaginary assembly at your school attended by Eleanor Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., Desmond Tutu, Jane Addams and Sojourner Truth. Based on what you think they would say, what advice would you give to make your school a more peaceful place?"


Contest details are listed below. The attached Word file contains an announcement suitable for printing and distribution.

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FRED B. BENJAMIN PEACE WRITING CONTEST
For Maryland Middle School Students


Description: This is an annual, statewide writing contest for middle school students in Maryland focusing on the themes of peace and social justice. The contest is sponsored by Anne Arundel Peace Action, Maryland Peace Action Education Fund and Benjamin Peace Foundation.


Eligibility: All 7th and 8th grade students enrolled in public or private schools in Maryland or home-schooled students at the same grade levels are eligible to enter.


Requirements: Students must write no more than 1,200 words on the following topic:

Envision an imaginary assembly at your school attended by Eleanor Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., Desmond Tutu, Jane Addams and Sojourner Truth. Based on what you think they would say, what advice would you give to make your school a more peaceful place?


Entry: The entry should be double-spaced and accompanied by a separate cover sheet which includes all of these:
[] Student’s name, address and phone number (or e-mail address)
[] School’s name, address and phone number
[] The name of the teacher sponsor, if applicable


Personal identifying information must not appear anywhere on the entry essay.


Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2008.


Address: Send entries and cover sheets to

Anne Arundel Peace Action
310 Riverview Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21403-3328


Awards: Winners will be selected by a panel of three distinguished judges. Winners will receive prizes of:

First place: $350 Second place: $250
Third place: $150 Fourth place: $100


Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony. Attendance is not required to receive an award.


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