October, 2005
No. 11
The
Muse
Brooklyn HS of the Arts Newsletter on Writing
Robert Finley, Principal	M. Bressi, AP Humanities/Editor

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WRITING CONTESTS

2005 John F. Kennedy
Profile in Courage
Essay Contest
All high school students are invited to write an original essay on the subject of political courage. Seven winners will receive awards totaling $6,500. First prize is $3000.; 2nd is $1000.
The nominating teacher of the first place winner will receive a $500 grant to encourage student leadership and civic engagement.
For complete guidelines, see Mr. Bressi. Or, visit www. jfkcontest.org. You can even register and submit your essay on line.
Essays must be submitted by January 7, 2006.
Dr. Martin Luther King Essay, Poetry, and Art Contest
In keeping with Dr. Martin Luther King's philosophy of peace, education, and justice, the Central Brooklyn Martin Luther King Commission is sponsoring an essay, poetry, and art contest with topics based on Dr. King's philosophy.
The contest is open to students in grades 9-12. First prize is $250, second is $175, and third is $100.
For suggested topics and submission guidelines, see Mr. Bressi in room 210 or the Writing Center, room 202B. Deadline: 12/09/05

Essay Contests
on Ayn Rand's Books
Offers $57,000
in Prize Money
FOR 9th AND 10th
GRADERS:
Annual Essay Contest on
Ayn Rand's Novella
ANTHEM
First Prize: $2000
5 Second Prizes: $500 10 Third Prizes: $200
Entry Deadline: March 20, 2006
FOR llth AND 12th
GRADERS:
Annual Essay Contest
on Ayn Rand's Novel
THE FOUNTAINHEAD
First Prize: $10,000
5 Second Prizes: $2,000 10 Third Prizes: $1,000
Entry Deadline:
April 25, 2006
All Prizes are Cash Awards
See Mr. Bressi for
Essay Topics and
Applications,
Or
Visit the Ayn Rand Institute at www.aynrand.org/contests
MORE CONTEST NEWS ON REVERSE

World of Expression
Scholarship Program
Offers $75, 000 in Prizes
Open to public high school seniors, Bertelsmann Foundation's World of Expression Scholarship Program seeks to inspire and acknowledge student writers and composers in New York City.
The program offers more than $75,000 in scholarships for original works of literature and music.
15 citywide prizes and 25 borough prizes are awarded. Prize amounts range from $10,000 to $500. Students may enter a work in any one of the following areas:
Vocal
Instrumental
Poetry
Fiction & Drama
Personal Essay. For an application , see Mr. Bressi, or visit the program site: www.worldofexpression.org. The deadline is February 1, 2006.