Judging will be selected by Hopewell Council 7103, Knights of Columbus committee members. 

20 points: Overall impression-

How does the essay describe the role of a Catholic citizen in a free society?

30 points: Content –

How clearly is the theme presented?

20 points: Grammar –

How well is the essay written with respect to sentence structure, paragraph

construction and spelling?

30 points: Style –

Does the essay show creativity, imagination and development of the topic in a compelling style?

 

 

• The winners in Hopewell Council’s essays will then be entered in the district level competition (combination of Councils), then on to the state Knights of Columbus for the state officers to judge.

 

• All participants will receive a Certificates of Participation.  The first place winners in each grade will receive a gift certificate.

 

• The required entry form, signed by the parent or guardian must accompany the essay.  The form can be viewed  by downloading the file at the bottom of this page. 

• Also attached below is a one-page Student Resources guide, which contains the names of books and web links relevant to the essay topic as refference material.

• The completed essay, with attached entry form can be sent to essaycontest@KofC7103.org  or mailed to: Knights of Columbus, Hopewell Council 7103, P.O. Box 304, Hopewell, N.J. 08525 by October 3, 2010.  Any additional question about this program should also be directed to Bob Rushnak at essaycontest@KofC7103.org.