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    Home Town Life
    Jan 17 2010


    Entries sought for Armenian contest
    January 17, 2010

    The Armenian Genocide Committee of Greater Detroit is seeking entries
    for the third annual Armenian Genocide Essay competition.

    The competition, which is funded by the Hagopian Family Foundation,
    recognizes and awards Michigan middle and high school students who
    have written a successful essay on the first genocide of the 20th
    century, often called `the forgotten genocide.'
    Some suggested themes for this essay competition include events which
    precipitated the Armenian Genocide and other genocides, actions and/or
    responses taken by individuals and governments in response to the
    Armenian Genocide and other genocides, and whether the U.S. government
    should formally recognize the Armenian Genocide. Complete guidelines
    can be found at www.essaycompetition2010.com.
    Edgar Hagopian, chairman of the Armenian Genocide Committee and
    patriarch of the Hagopian Family Foundation, said that he `feels this
    project is a critical and vital key to perpetuating the history of the
    Armenian people in the minds of students as well as having them learn
    that a comprehensive study of the Armenian Genocide will aid and
    educate legislators and leaders to avert future tragedies. It is the
    youth of our nation that will look back to help not only this country
    move forward, but hopefully, one day the world.'
    Instructors may submit their student's essay entries to The Armenian
    Genocide Committee at 850 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009, on or
    before the deadline of April 8. All entries will be judged by a
    committee consisting of members of the metro Detroit Armenian
    community, and winners will be formally announced April 15. The awards
    will be presented at a 2010 Armenian Genocide Commemoration on or
    about April 26.
    Awards are:

    ¢High school students ' first place, $500; second place, $250; third place, $100

    ¢Middle school students ' first place, $250, second place, $150, third
    place, $100
    In addition, each teacher of the student submitting a winning essay
    will be given a $100 appreciation award.
    For additional information, contact The Armenian Genocide Committee by
    calling Edgar Hagopian at (248) 646-7847 or e-mailing
    [email protected].

    http://www.hometownli fe.com/article/20100117/NEWS20/1170346
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