Video: Human Rights Essay Contest Deadline Nears

Middle school students from grades six through eight are invited to enter the annual Plymouth Human Rights Essay Contest. Essays are due no later than Jan. 31.
 
The winning essay will be published in the Plymouth Sun-Sailor, and the winner will receive a cash prize of $75. Second and third place winners will receive $50 and $25, respectively. The winning Plymouth essay will also be entered in the state competition, sponsored by the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions. At the state level, the first place prize is $500, second place is $350 and the third place prize is $200.
 
Plymouth’s topic for this year’s essay is, “Compare and contrast the human rights that young people of your age in your community might take for granted that may not be as readily available to young people in other areas of the United States or around the world. Reference the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United States Bill of Rights or the Minnesota Human Rights Act.” 

Essays should be no longer than three pages. They may be either single or double spaced and must use at least 12 point type with an easily readable font. Entrants should include their name, grade and school at the top of the first page along with a title.
 
Essays must be submitted along with an entry form signed by a parent to Denise Lanthier, Plymouth Human Rights Committee, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447. 
 
Essay Contest Entry Form
Contest Rules & Guidelines