High school and college students are invited to participate in an essay contest to actively support the 96th anniversary commemoration of the Armenian Genocide that will be held in Times Square on Sun., May 1, from 2-4 p.m. Co-sponsors of the contest include the Knights and Daughters of Vartan (www.knightsofvartan.org), a U.S. fraternal organization of Armenian Americans, and Facing History and Ourselves (www.facinghistory.org), an international educational and professional development organization.
One winner and two runner-ups will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges. The first place winner will receive $300; second place $200; and third place $100. The winners will also be recognized at the Armenian Genocide Commemoration at Times Square on May 1 and, depending on time constraints, may read their essays.
The question to address in this year’s essay contest is “How can international recognition of the Armenian Genocide help prevent future crimes against humanity?”
The deadline for submissions is Fri., April 1, and should be a maximum of 800 words, double-spaced, and 11-point Arial type. Students should include their full name, age, name of high school or college, year in school, hometown and state, phone number, and e-mail address at the top of each page of the essay.
Submit essays via email by Fri., April 1 to Taleen Babayan at April24TimesSquare@gmail.com. The three winners will be contacted directly and announced to the mainstream and Armenian media the week of Mon., April 11.
The Armenian Genocide Commemoration in Times Square was founded in 1985 by former New Jersey resident Sam Azadian who lost four siblings during the Armenian Genocide. This internationally recognized annual event draws thousands of Armenian and non-Armenian participants to commemorate the solemn occasion. The event features speeches and tributes delivered by prominent political figures and civic leaders, officials of the Knights and Daughters of Vartan, representatives of major Armenian American organizations, distinguished scholars and educators, as well as high-ranking Armenian and non-Armenian clergy.
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