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Theme: Jesus and Bullying

Assignment: Bullying is a serious problem among young people today. Tell a story of how you or someone you know experienced bullying. Then explain how you think Jesus would tell all those involved to handle the situation.

Rules: Students in grades 6–8 (Division I) and grades 9–12 (Division II) qualify. Entries must be written in English. Only one entry per student. Please specify the division to which the entry is being submitted. Children of Maryknoll employees, Associates and Affiliates are not eligible.

Length: 500–750 words. Pages should be typed and double-spaced or neatly handwritten in ink and stapled.

Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. All entries become the property of Maryknoll and cannot be returned. Winning entries will be published in the May/June 2012 MARYKNOLL magazine and online at www.maryknollsociety.org/winners. Note: Spelling and grammar count.

On first page, clearly label:
• Student’s name and grade.
• School name, address and phone number (including area code).
• Teacher’s or catechist’s name and e-mail.
For more information:
Call 1-888-627-9566. Ask for Student Essay Contest, ext. 2368. Or visit our website www.maryknollsociety.org/essay for rules and entry form. 

Mail to:
2011 Student Essay Contest
WEB Submission
Division ____
P.O. Box 302
Maryknoll, NY 10545-0302

Students in Division II only:
You may submit essays online at www.maryknollsociety.org/essay

1st place prizes: $1,000 per division
2nd place prizes: $300 per division
3rd place prizes: $150 per division