An essay contest is open to all students who either live in the City of Arcadia or attend public
or private schools located in the City of Arcadia.
Entries shall relate to the theme "Arcadia Back to the Future: How
Has the Past Influenced Arcadia Today?"
Essay submissions must be 200 words or less in English, typed or handwritten
clearly with good penmanship. All entries shall be the original work of one student.
The entry must be the student's own work and may not have been entered in any other competition.
Plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Use of copyrighted material is prohibited.
Each entry must be accompanied by a Contest Submission Form and clearly labeled
with the student's name, phone number, age and grade.
The Contest Submission Format must be signed by the student and his/her parent or legal guardian.
All entries submitted shall become the property of the Arcadia Historical Society, Inc, and
may be publicly displayed and/or reproduced.
Entries can be mailed or hand-delivered, but they must arrive at the following address
no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017.
Arcadia Historical Society Annual Creative Essay Contest
The Book Rack, 204 South First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91106
Judges will be selected by the Arcadia Historical Society, Inc, and their decisions will be final.
Winners will be announced on September 15, 2017.
Age Categories:
Elementary School: Grades 3-5
Middle School: Grades 6-8
High School: Grades 9-12
Essay Contest Prizes:
Elementary School: First Place $100.00
Middle School: First Place -$100.00
High School: First Place $100.00
For any questions, contact the Arcadia Historical Society, Inc., at (626)446-8512, or
visit www.bookrackarcadia.com
