United Daughters of the Confederacy®
Texas
Division
TEXAS DIVISION UDC
7TH AND 8TH GRADE ESSAY CONTEST
2007 – 2008 TOPICS:
Pendleton Murrah, the Last
Confederate Governor of Texas
Or
Traveller: General Lee’s
Favorite Horse
DEADLINE: April 15,
2008
Please submit to:
Phyllis Mistrot
Second Vice President
3003 Windmill
Sugar Land, TX 77479-1603
Guidelines for Students
1. Length: 300 – 400 Words
2. Title Page: Title of paper, Name, Grade
3. Body:
Typing is preferred, but not required; double-spaced, pages numbered,
references noted.
4. Essays
will be judged on interest, historical accuracy and research. Grammar,
spelling, and legibility (if handwritten) will be considered.
5. Prizes
are awarded for first, second and third place in each grade.
Instructions for Chapter Second Vice Presidents
1. Please
submit 4 copies to Division Second Vice President postmarked by
April 14, 2008.
2. Please
include a letter with your chapter name and number, your name and address,
and a list of the students for whom you are submitting essays.
Awards (For each grade)
First place - $30.00
Second Place -
$25.00
Third Place - $20.00
Questions may be directed to
Phyllis Mistrot at the address above, or by email at cthemist@aol.com.