Mormon Battalion Association
Essay Writing Contest
Open to all LDS Seminary Students
Eligible Participants
LDS seminary students and other students in grades 9–12 are invited to do
research and write an essay on some aspect of the history of the Mormon
Battalion.
Subject and Writing Instructions
- The subject is to be a true story, event, or biography of a person or persons involved in the Mormon Battalion.
- Each essay should be the original work of the student author, be between 1,500 and 2,000 words (typed and double-spaced), and include source citations and footnotes. Pictures may also be included.
- Each essay should include the author's name, address, and telephone number.
- Each essay submitted becomes the property of the Mormon Battalion Association and will not be reproduced in any way (except for copies to the judging panel) without the author’s permission.
- Students should keep a copy of their essay.
- The contest is limited to the first 50 submissions.
- Entries must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2012.
- Essays may be sent by either e-mail or mail (see note).
Submitting Completed Essay
Mailing Address
Mormon Battalion Essay Contest
c/o Roger E. Grua
4895 S 1075 E
Ogden UT 84403
E-mail Address
battalionessay@comcast.net
Note: Although essays may be mailed, if possible the preferred way to
receive them is by e-mail as a Word, WordPerfect, or PDF
attachment. Receiving the essays electronically makes it easier
for them to be passed on to the judges.
Judging
Essays will be judged on content, style, and tone by a Mormon
Battalion committee.
Awards
Three winning essay writers will be recognized at the Mormon Battalion Heritage Day program on
June 16, 2012 (to be held at the Sons of Utah Pioneers building, 3301 East 2920 South, Salt Lake
City, Utah). Although essay winners are invited to attend the program, attendance is not required for
recipients to receive the award. The awards are as follows:
- First place award: $400
- Second place award: $200
- Third place award: $100
If you have any questions, call Roger E. Grua at 801-479-6512 (or e-mail him at
battalionessay@comcast.net.
May be removed from bulletin board after March 31, 2012
