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.