The topics for the 2014-2015 American History and Christopher Columbus essay contests have been released by the National Society.
DEADLINES:
**Essays are due to the chapter from the schools by November 1, 2014
**Essays are due from the chapters to the district by December 1, 2014
**Essays are due from the district to the state chair by January 1, 2015
Chapter regents and district directors, please pass this information to your American History and Christopher Columbus Chairs so they can get this important information to the schools that participate. It is an enormous help for them to know these titles well in advance. The forms and posters have been updated on the DAR Members’ website. Check the website frequently for updated resource lists since they have not yet been updated.
TOPIC FOR THE 2014-2015 AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
Title: “A Child’s Journey through Ellis Island”
Topic: The year 2015 marks the 125th anniversary of Ellis Island as an immigration station. On a typical day, immigrants arriving on the island could expect to spend up to seven hours in processing activities intended to determine whether or not they were legally and medically fit to enter the United States. Imagine yourself as a child traveling through Ellis Island in 1892. How would you describe your experience to your cousin who has never heard of Ellis Island?
TOPIC FOR THE 2014-2015 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST
Title: “Joining Christopher Columbus on His Voyage to the New World” Topic: Imagine you have been chosen to join Christopher Columbus’ crew as he sets out for the New World. What are your thoughts and feelings as you prepare for this potentially hazardous mission? What skills do you possess that are essential to your success and survival? Why do you want to go on this voyage and what do you hope to gain from this experience?
http://members.californiadar.org/index.php/state-committees/98-sc-amhistory
Barbara Volker
CSSDAR American History Chairman
VolkerDAR@gmail.com