Creative Writing Contest For HS Students - Winning Entries To Be Included In Town's 2015 Time Capsule

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Smithtown Matters is partnering with the Smithtown Youth Bureau  sponsoring a creative writing contest for high school students living in the township of Smithtown.  The theme of the contest is: “Town of Smithtown in the Year 3000”. There are THREE categories: Poetry, Short Story and Essay. Prizes will be awarded for first-place and first runner up in each of the three categories.  In addition each of the three first place submissions will become part of Smithtown’s future when they are placed in the 2015 time capsule during Smithtown’s 350th anniversary (sesquarcentennial) celebration. The anniversary celebration will kick-off in March of 2015 and continue with many events throughout the year. 

Deadline for Submissions is March 17, 2014. Winners will be announced on April 12, 2014 at the Youth Bureau’s Global Youth Services Event. All submissions will be judged by a panel of professionals in the field of English. No one at Smithtown Matters or the Smithtown Youth Bureau will participate in the judging. All pieces must be original compositions. One entry per person.  No drawings or photos will be accepted.  Judges will be looking at grammar, originality, and whether the author sticks to the theme. 

Remember to stay on the topic “Town of Smithtown in the Year 3000.” Have fun and be creative. Click here to access more information and rules for the contest.

Cover letter    Contest flyer