Golden Valley's 125th Anniversary Essay Contest
Golden Valley’s 125th Anniversary Planning Committee is sponsoring an essay contest for 5th and 6th grade students.
Topic
Choose any topic that relates to Golden Valley’s history. Check out the Golden Valley Historical Society or Golden Valley Library for ideas and resources. Some ideas are listed below, but feel free to dream up your own.
- Early settlements in the area (native people, settlers). How did they live? What attracted them to the region?
- How Golden Valley became a city
- Early residents of Golden Valley
- History of business in Golden Valley
Contest Rules
- Contestants must reside or go to school in Golden Valley and must be in 5th or 6th grade during the 2011-2012 academic year. Homeschooled students in comparable grades are also eligible.
- There should only be one entry per person.
- Work should be done independently.
- All essays should be between 500 to 600 words, neat, and legible (double-spaced, typed preferred).
- Essays will be judged on originality and presentation (including grammar and spelling).
- Sources should be cited generally, such as “Mr Smith at Golden Valley Historical Society."
Deadline
Entries are due October 19, 2011.
Prizes
- First prize: $50
- Second prize: $25
Winners will be announced by November 15, 2011. The winning essays will be posted on theGolden Valley City website.
To Enter
Attach entry form to the back of the essay and mail to:
Sandy Werts
Brookview Community Center
200 Brookview Parkway
Golden Valley, MN 55426
