2014 Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry Contest
November 27– December 17, 2013
THEME: “I am the dream”
Poetry Contest Rules
1.
Please submit an original poem based on the above theme with the attached cover sheet.
2.
Poem must be no longer than 350 words.
3.
Deadline for submission is December 17, 2013.
4.
The top three winners in each age category will be selected based on how well the poem
reflects the theme and will be notified by December 20th.
5.
The top three finalists in each category will record their poems at Jammin 98.3 radio station
on Monday, December 30, 2013. Students should report to 5407 W. McKinley Avenue.
The winner will be determined based on community votes received through the online voting
option plus results from original scoring sheets. The poems will be displayed and aired on the
Jammin 98.3 website January 1st, 2014- January 13, 2014.
6.
The 1st place winner will have their poems displayed in the MLK program and will be
recognized at the 2014 MLK Breakfast on January 20th.
7.
Winners will receive a plaque and gift courtesy of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
8.
Winners plus two guests will be invited to attend the 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
on Monday, January 20, 2014 sponsored by the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee.
9.
Send all entries by December 17, 2013:
2014 MLK, JR. Poetry Contest
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
1350 W. North Avenue
Attn: Joel Peterson
Milwaukee, WI 53205
Email: [email protected]
2014 Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry Contest
November 27 – December 17, 2013
Poetry Contest Cover Sheet
Title of Poem:
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Submitted by:
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Grade:
School:
______________________ Age:
Parent /Guardian Name:
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Contact Information:
Address:
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City:
___State:
Phone:
____Zip:
Email:
Please select one:
Age:
10-13
14-18
Send all entries by December 17, 2013:
2014 MLK, JR. Poetry Contest
Attn: Joel Peterson
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
1350 W. North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53205
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Theme Prompts
5-9 year olds:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr stood for justice, equality and opportunities for all.
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How are you living Dr. King’s Dream?
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Are you honest, fair and kind to all?
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Dr. King fought for all people to have the same opportunities and chances to
succeed in life. How are you taking advantage of this opportunity?
10-13 year olds:
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How are you living Dr. King’s Dream?
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King’s Dream stood for equality of education, employment, housing and
perception of man. In 1963 that was the dream, is there tangible evidence that
the dream has become a reality. If so, how are you living the dream?
14-18 year olds:
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Dr. King’s Dream stood for equality of education, employment, housing and
perception of man. In 1963 that was merely a dream. Is there tangible
evidence that the dream has become a reality? If so, how are you living the
dream?