The Stalwarts Youth Poetry & Essay Contests

The 2023 Stalwarts Youth Poetry & Essay Contests are underway. The contests are open to all elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Brooklyn, who are in grades 4-12. Each contestant may make one submission to either the poetry or essay contest. Winners will be selected from each writing category.

To learn more about the contest, read below:

Contest Details

Category 1: Elementary (4th & 5th grades)
Category 2: Middle (6th – 8th grades)
Category 3: High School (9th - 12th grades)

Students must submit their original work by or before the deadline to be considered. Parental permission is required for submission.

Deadline for submission is: Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Important information to submit with your work:

Contestant’s full name, address, school they attend, parent's full name, and telephone number.

Parents will be contacted by email and/or telephone if their child wins or is a runner-up.
Winners will receive a free t-shirt, certificate of participation, prizes and more at an upcoming community event. The date and time will be communicated.

Email your submission to: stalwartsyouth@gmail.com

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions in regards to the contest.

Essay Prompts:
Essay should not exceed 1,000 words.

1. What does a "Quality Education" mean to you?
2. How can we sustain a greener community?
3. The best technological invention has been...
4. History should be taught in school with the inclusion of...
5. Why is it important to incorporate sports into the school curriculum?
6. Should students be allowed to keep their cellphones during school hours? If so, why or why not?
7. Why is it important for students to be civically engaged?
 
 
Poem Topics:
Poem should not exceed 250 words.

1. My role model or hero is....
2. My favorite subject is...
3. A teacher who inspired me...
4. Growing up
5. Brooklyn
6. Entrepreneurship
7. One goal I have for the future is...
8. If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
 
Disclaimer:
Winners’ photograph and submission may be used for media purposes to highlight The Stalwarts Youth Corporation’s contests.
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