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11 students compete in essay contest
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Posted on Jun 05 2008
Eleven high school students have submitted entries in the “Ties That Bind” Essay Contest that explores the shared history of the United States, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Republic of the Philippines.
The competition, sponsored by the Northern Mariana Islands Council for the Humanities and the Philippine Consulate General’s Office, is being held to mark the 110th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. It was open to all high schools in the Commonwealth.
Essayists were required to describe the historical and contemporary connections that bind the CNMI, U.S. and the Philippines in 1,500 words or less. Essays will be scored by a panel of judges who will consider content and logic, vocabulary and grammar.
Winners will be announced at the conclusion of flag raising ceremonies to be held by the Philippine Consulate General’s Office at 7am on Sunday, June 8 at the Marianas Business Plaza in Susupe.
The first place finisher will receive a round trip for two to Manila. The three-day, two-night visit to the Philippine capital will include a visit to Malacanang Palace and a possible audience with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Second and third place finishers will receive cash prizes. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]
