From Steve Durning, Holliston Cultural Council
The Holliston Cultural Council and the Holliston High School English Department are sponsoring two writing contests this spring. One is a poetry-writing contest. The other is an essay-writing contest. There is a cash prize of $100. for each contest winner.
The Holliston Cultural Council and the Holliston High School English Department are sponsoring two writing contests this spring. One is a poetry-writing contest. The other is an essay-writing contest. There is a cash prize of $100. for each contest winner.
The topic for each contest is “You’ve Got to Start Somewhere.” An example of one way to write a poem with this title is at poetryfoundation.org:
All submissions are due April 1, 2020, by midnight. Submit your work to Mr. Murphy, Holliston High School English Department. Judging will be completed by April 20, 2020.
Details:
- Mr. Murphy and other members of the Holliston High School English Department will judge the contests.
- Any Holliston High School student may participate. Any resident aged 14 to 18 on April 1, 2020, who attends a different school may also participate.
- Submit a hard copy, printed version of your poem(s) or essay to Mr. Murphy.
Poetry:
- You may submit up to three poems. Each must be titled “You’ve Got to Start Somewhere.”
- You may use any definition of a poem you think right.
- The length of your poem is up to you.
Essay:
- Use the title, ”You’ve Got to Start Somewhere.” Interpret the title any way you want.
- Length: 300-2000 words.
Questions? Please contact Mr. Murphy at the High School or Holliston Cultural Council member Steve Durning at steve.durning@gmail.com.
