Who is the most inspirational Rider you know?
Perhaps it is a:
teacher, parent, brother, lacrosse player, Caesar Rodney himself,
cafeteria worker, librarian, secretary, band member, alumni, principal,
crossing guard, classmate, coach, custodian, etc.
Elements to include in your essay:
-What role of a Rider is the person? (teacher, athlete, supportive parent,etc)
-How has the person inspired you? Explain.
Who Is Eligible to Compete?
The contest is open to all K-12 students in the Caesar Rodney School District.
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Kindergarten (poster contest)
Elementary school students (grades 1-3 and 4-5)
Middle school students (grades 6-8)
High school students (grades 9-12)
Prizes:​ ​District level winners shall receive
-certificates
-medals
-$50.00 savings bond for top winner in each category and ​a keepsake book of all of the
winning submissions
Guidelines:
*No student names should appear on the essay. Attach the entry form to the
essay with a paperclip.
*Elementary essays should be between 300-400 words.
*Middle and high school essays should be between 400-600 words.
*Entries may be typed or neatly handwritten.
*All essays must be original work.
*The competition opens October 18, 2016, and will close on October 28, 2016. All
entries must be received prior to this date and time in order to be considered. ​Finalists
will be notified in writing and will be asked to attend the Rider Pride Day on Nov
4th to read their essay.
Grades 1-12 Rider Pride Essay Entry Form
Student name:_________________________________________ Grade:______
Home Address: ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Phone number:____________________________
School: ____________________________________________________________
Please paper clip this form to
the entry. Names should not
appear on the essay.
Caesar Rodney Kindergarten
Students Rider Pride Contest
Draw a picture of Caesar or Spirit showing Rider Pride.
On the picture, write a sentence telling what Caesar or
Spirit is doing.
A few ideas to consider:
*cheering at a sports event
*working hard in the classroom
*helping a teacher or principal
*reading a book
*marching with the band
*walking quietly in the hallway
*holding the door for a class
Kindergarten Entry Form
Student name:_________________________________________
Home Address: ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Phone number:____________________________
School:
Dover Air Force Base
or
McIlvaine
Please paper clip this form to
the entry.
Entries will be displayed at Rider Pride Day on November 4th.