FOR RELEASE:  June 16, 2008

 

 

Enter EthniCity’s Student Poster Contest

 

(TROY, MI)EthniCity of Troy Daze proudly announces the 2008 Poster Contest. The poster contest is held in conjunction with the September Troy Daze Festival, which runs September 11-4, 2008.  The theme for this year’s competition is “Embracing Diversity Through the Golden Rule:  Treat Others as You Would Like to Be Treated.”

 

Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each of three grade categories.  First prize is $50, second prize is $25 and third prize is $15.  Grade categories are: K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 (grade is determined as of September 2, 2008).  Students do not need to be residents of Troy.  Artwork must be the original work of the student and should be no larger than 22 inches by 28 inches.  Media includes, but is not limited to, paint, pencil, crayon, pen & ink, markers, computer-generated design, or photos.

 

The deadline to submit is Monday, September 8.  Judging will be completed before Troy Daze and winners will be notified for the award presentation at EthniCity of Troy Daze on Sunday, September 14. 

 

Further information is available on the City website at www.troymi.gov/troydaze.  Completed posters may be submitted at the Troy Public Library, Youth Services (510 W. Big Beaver), Troy Community Center Front Desk (3179 Livernois) or any of the Troy Elementary School’s Main Offices.  The back of each poster must include the name, grade, school, home address and phone number.  For more information call Michelle at 248.740.9618.

 

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