Students in 5th and 6th grades are invited to write a short essay (500-1000 words) explaining how an American Italian person from their list contributed to the advancement of knowledge or improvement of life in the United States or the world in the 20th and 21st century.
The essay will be about one of the persons listed: Joan Bonvicini, Mary Lou Retton (Rotunda), Rocky Marciano, Joe Di Maggio, Amadeo Peter Giannini, Lee Iacocca, Patricia Fiorello Russo, and Leonard Riggio.
A biographical summary is provided for each individual on the GBRAIA website, americanitalians.com. Students are expected to do additional research.
First place: $50.00, 2nd place: $25, 3rd place: $25
A $100 prize will be awarded to the school of the winning essay.
Please carefully read the entry form for all rules. All entries must be postmarked no later than April 17, 2018. Happy writing!
The essay will be about one of the persons listed: Joan Bonvicini, Mary Lou Retton (Rotunda), Rocky Marciano, Joe Di Maggio, Amadeo Peter Giannini, Lee Iacocca, Patricia Fiorello Russo, and Leonard Riggio.
A biographical summary is provided for each individual on the GBRAIA website, americanitalians.com. Students are expected to do additional research.
First place: $50.00, 2nd place: $25, 3rd place: $25
A $100 prize will be awarded to the school of the winning essay.
Please carefully read the entry form for all rules. All entries must be postmarked no later than April 17, 2018. Happy writing!
