| The 18th annual George Washington Carver Art & Essay contest is underway. The contest with the theme, "George Washington Carver - Helping the Man Farthest Down," is open to all fourth grade students in public, private, and homeschools.
George Washington Carver overcame racial discrimination and poverty to become a world renowned agricultural scientist, teacher, and humanitarian. Students are encouraged to combine the humanitarian qualities of George Washington Carver’s scientific and educational triumphs with their own creative writing and artistic abilities.
Essays will be judged on creativity, knowledge of facts, legibility, expression of theme and proper grammar and spelling. Artwork will be judged on creativity, originality, technical ability and expression of theme.
The deadline to submit entries is Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. Entry forms will be mailed to you if requested by phoning (417) 325-4151.
Awards ceremony
An awards ceremony, sponsored by the George Washington Carver Birthplace District Association and the Missouri Southern State University School of Education, is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 29, 2008 in the visitor center. All entries will receive recognition. The top three entries in both categories will receive a trophy. Each first place winner will receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. The public is invited to join park staff in honoring the participating students.
The monument is located two miles west of Diamond, MO on Highway V, then ½ mile south on Carver Road. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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