”
What Memorial Day Means to Me
”
is the subject for an essay contest open to students in third
grade through high school.
“What Memorial Day Means to Me” is the subject for an essay contest open to students in third grade through high school.
Three divisions will be judged: Grades 3-5; grades 6-8 and high school. First, second and third place winning essays in each of the three categories will be awarded prizes of $100, $50 and $25 savings bonds, respectively, which have been donated by Pinnacle Bank.
Students can submit one original essay of 250-500 words typed and double-spaced. Students are encouraged to discuss the essay theme with teachers, parents and friends, but must be the sole author of the essay. An official Memorial Day Essay Contest entry form must accompany the essay.
Deadline for entries is May 19.
The winners will be invited to ride in the Gilroy Memorial Day Parade May 25 and will be invited to read their essay at the Family Fun Day at Christmas Hill Park following the parade.
Click here to download an entry form.
