Essay Writing Contest 2018 CONTEST RESULTS
Rizalian Youth Council announces essay-writing contest
(Reprinted from the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle, May 17, 2018)
The Rizalian Youth Council-Hawaii announces its 2018 Essay-Writing Contest. Open to all public high school students in Hawaii, the essay competition centers on the topic “Our Voice, Our Future: Rizalian Ideals and Youth’s Vision of Tomorrow.” The essay must be in English, between 500 – 750 words, and must articulate the youth’s voice and vision of the future in the context of Jose Rizal’s ideals. Entries must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than March 30, 2018.
Entries will be judged based on the following criteria: relevance to the theme (25%); support of main point (25%); organization and structure (20%); originality of ideas (10%); language use and style (10%); and mechanics and convention (10%).
Winners will be awarded $300 for the first place, $200 for the second place, and $100 for the third place, together with corresponding winner certificates. Certificates of participation will also be awarded to all the participants. Prizes will be awarded on April 28 during the MAD (Music, Art, Dance) Fest.
Rizalian Youth Council
Formed in 2015, the Rizalian Youth Council-Hawaii is also known in its Filipino name as Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal (KAPARIZ). The charter members were Early College students at Waipahu High School. Its objectives are:
The Rizalian Youth Council-Hawaii has adopted the motto “Non Mihi Solum" -- Not for Myself Alone. The organization is committed to the promotion of self-respect, social responsibility and empowerment among its members.
The essay contest is in collaboration with the Knights of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter, which is a part of a global, non-profit, not-partisan, civic organization founded in the Philippines on December 30, 1911 under Republic Act 646. For questions and further details about the contest, contact KAPARIZ adviser Raymund Liongson ([email protected]), (808) 381-4315 or KAPARIZ president Ashley Mei Balignasay, (808) 383-1268.
(Reprinted from the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle, May 17, 2018)
The Rizalian Youth Council-Hawaii announces its 2018 Essay-Writing Contest. Open to all public high school students in Hawaii, the essay competition centers on the topic “Our Voice, Our Future: Rizalian Ideals and Youth’s Vision of Tomorrow.” The essay must be in English, between 500 – 750 words, and must articulate the youth’s voice and vision of the future in the context of Jose Rizal’s ideals. Entries must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than March 30, 2018.
Entries will be judged based on the following criteria: relevance to the theme (25%); support of main point (25%); organization and structure (20%); originality of ideas (10%); language use and style (10%); and mechanics and convention (10%).
Winners will be awarded $300 for the first place, $200 for the second place, and $100 for the third place, together with corresponding winner certificates. Certificates of participation will also be awarded to all the participants. Prizes will be awarded on April 28 during the MAD (Music, Art, Dance) Fest.
Rizalian Youth Council
Formed in 2015, the Rizalian Youth Council-Hawaii is also known in its Filipino name as Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal (KAPARIZ). The charter members were Early College students at Waipahu High School. Its objectives are:
- to promote among the youth the ideals, principles and virtues of the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal;
- to instill among the youth the appreciation of Philippine history, heritage, culture and arts;
- to develop leadership, civic mindedness and social responsibility among the youth; and
- to create avenues for the expression and development of youth creativity, talents and skills.
The Rizalian Youth Council-Hawaii has adopted the motto “Non Mihi Solum" -- Not for Myself Alone. The organization is committed to the promotion of self-respect, social responsibility and empowerment among its members.
The essay contest is in collaboration with the Knights of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter, which is a part of a global, non-profit, not-partisan, civic organization founded in the Philippines on December 30, 1911 under Republic Act 646. For questions and further details about the contest, contact KAPARIZ adviser Raymund Liongson ([email protected]), (808) 381-4315 or KAPARIZ president Ashley Mei Balignasay, (808) 383-1268.