South Boston Citizens’ Association President Tom McGrath announced today that because of the tremendous success of the past several years’ contest, the Association, along with Mass Bay Credit Union and Comcast will once again sponsor the 2019 Annual Essay and Poster Contests.
Once again, after last year’s outstanding effort put forth by past President Bernie O’Donnell and his committee, they have once again expressed an interest of taking on the challenge of chairing The Essay and Poster Contests. “Bernie always taught me that these contests are a great way to educate and strengthen the interest of the children of the community, I was more than pleased when Bernie offered to once again ,head up this Event for the children of South Boston”, remarked McGrath.
Bernie further expressed “One of the missions of the SBCA is to reach out to the young children of this historically rich community, joining the SBCA in promoting, organizing, and judging the Evacuation Day Poster and Essay Competitions is a most fitting way to improve on that mission.”
Subject matter has been specifically chosen
Poster Competition
The poster competition is open to all students in grades 3,4, and 5 who are either South Boston student residents or any student that attends a school in South Boston. This year’s theme is the significance of South Boston landmarks. The students must choose Between Augustine’s chapel or Farragut statue. Posters should be original compositions, in any Medium at least 8 1/2 “x11”, but preferably larger. Prizes are as follows: first prize $ 100, second prize $75, and Third Prize is $25.
Essay Competition
Students grade 6 through 8.
What is the significance of St. Augustine’s chapel and cemetery at 200 years old? Please focus on the history and Importance of the South Boston community. Essays should be at least 500 words, prizes are as follows: first prize $100, second prize $75, third prize $25.
The topics for students in grades 9 -12
Who was Admiral David Farragut (1801-1870)? What did he do? What happened on June 28, 1893? Why is he considered a great American hero? In addition, why is he studied today in regards with WWII?
Essays should be at least 1000 words. Prizes are as follows: first prize $150, second is $100, third is$50.
As in years past, the SBCA, Mass Bay CU and Comcast are generously sponsoring the competitions. All prizes will be presented during the Historical Exercises on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Dorchester Heights, following the 9:00A.M. Mass at St. Augustine’s Chapel, weather permitting.
All entries should bear, in an attached envelope, the contestant’s name, school and a means of contacting the entrant, and should be submitted no later than Friday, March 8th, 2019 At 5 PM. All entries may be mailed to South Boston Citizens’ Association, P.O. Box 74, South Boston, MA 02127, or can be picked up at schools by a representative of the Citizens’ Association. Entries can also be dropped off at 170 M Street.
