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2010-2011 IRISH HISTORY WRITING CONTEST

Patricia O'Connell, National Irish Historian


National Irish History Writing Contest Information

 

2010-2011 National LAOH Irish History

Writing Contest Winners

 

LEVEL 1 – Grades 6-7-8

 

                      FIRST PLACE                      Joey Minneci                     IL

                      SECOND PLACE                 Jacob Versaggi                 NJ

                      THIRD PLACE                      Christopher Roche           NJ

                      HONORABLE MENTION       Hannah Gorman               MO

                      HONORABLE MENTION        Molly Behan                     PA

 

                                                       LEVEL 2 – Grades 9-10-11-12

 

                                                                                                FIRST PLACE                     Taressa R Bartholomew     VA

                                                                                               SECOND PLACE                  Brendan Hogan                 NC

                                                                                               THIRD PLACE                      Meghan Bade                     MI

                                                                                               HONORABLE MENTION       Nick Fleming                      MD

                                                                                               HONORABLE MENTION       Katie Krawczyk                  MI

 

2011-2012 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Information & Eligibility

Each year the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. sponsors a National Irish History Writing Contest for students in Grades 6 through 12 in those states where the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. have established Divisions.

The contest is comprised of two (1) levels:  LEVEL 1 is for students in Grades 6, 7, or 8 and LEVEL 2 is for students in Grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.  The theme for each contest level is specified each year.

Students who are enrolled in parochial, private, or public schools or who are home-schooled are eligible to participate in the National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest.

 

2011-2012 National LAOH Irish History Writing

Contest Themes and Timelines

 

LEVEL 1                       Grades 6-7-8

“The Story of Annie Moore – Irish Immigration to America”

 

LEVEL 2                 Grades 9-10-11-12

“The Irish and the Building of the American Infrastructure”

 

Contest Timelines

·         Contest Opens September 2011

·         Division Level Submissions are due by January 20, 2012

·         County Level Submissions are due by February 17, 2012

·         State Level Submissions are due by March 23, 2012

·         National Level Submissions are to be postmarked by April 20, 2012

 

2011-2012 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Student Information, Contest Rules, and Guidelines and Judging Criteria

All students are expected to follow the 2011-2012 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Student Information, Contest Rules, and Guidelines Sheets that are provided for each student.  The information, rules, and guidelines specified for this National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest may differ from those rules and guidelines that specific schools and/or states require for student writing contests. 

All student papers submitted to participate in the 2011-2012 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest must adhere to the specific information, rules, and guidelines provided by the National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest.  Students are expected to follow the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Seventh Edition.  This MLA Handbook many be accessed by going to the Modern language Association website: www.mla.org.  The Student Information, Contest Rules, and Guidelines Sheet provides the student with specific MLA Style requirements as well as additional Style requirements that are to be used in the National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest. 

The 2011-2012 Irish History Writing Contest Judging Criteria are also specified to assist the students in knowing the categories that the judges will be using as they evaluate each student paper.  The Irish Historians at each level, utilizing a committee of qualified judges (persons with English and History backgrounds), will evaluate all LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 submitted student works and shall determine the winners at the specific level.  The Irish Historians at each level shall determine whether the student paper should be forwarded to the next level for further consideration in the National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest.

Each Division, County Board if applicable, and State Board shall determine whether to award a first, second, and third place award for LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2.  It is optional at the Division, County Board if applicable, and State Board Level whether or not to establish a maximum of two (2) honorable mention awards. 

2011-2012 National LAOH Irish History

Writing Contest National Awards

 

                                                            Award                                       LEVEL 1                                LEVEL 2

                                                             First Place                                $500                                       $1,000

                                                             Second Place                           $250                                       $500

                                                            Third Place                                $125                                        $250

                                                            Honorable Mention                   $50                                          $100

                                                            Honorable Mention                   $50                                          $100

2011-2012 National LAOH National Irish History

Writing Contest Documents

All students and those interested in assisting students as the students research their topic and develop their paper should access the following documents that can be downloaded using the hyperlinks at the end of this page.  These documents can also be downloaded under the Forms & Files hyperlinks.

·         2011-2012 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Information

·         2011-2012 National LAOH  Irish History Writing Contest Student Information, Contest Rules, and Guidelines Sheet

·         2011-2012 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Judging Criteria. 

 

Further Information

If you need further assistance as you consider participating in the 2011-2012 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest, contact the National Irish Historian Patricia A. O’Connell at oconnellp407@comcast.net  or by phone 309-681-0262.

 

 

2011-2012 Irish History Writing Contest Information

2011-2012 Irish History Writing Contest Student Information & Contest Rules Sheet

2011-2012 Irish History Writing Contest Judging Criteria

2011-2012 Irish History Writing Contest Judge’s Summary Sheet

 

You may contact your National Irish Historian Patricia A. O’Connell by phone at 309-681-0262 or by email at oconnellp407@comcast.net.  I look forward to working with you as your National Irish Historian during this 2010-2012 term of office.

Essays will be judged by persons competent in the areas of English composition and Irish Culture who will fairly assess the originality of the presentation and knowledge of the subject matter as well.


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