Essay contest for 6th-8th graders focuses on what makes their neighborhood special

Contest to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May By Judie Holcomb-Pack Parents and grandparents, here is an opportunity to encourage your middle schoolers to be creative, sharpen their research and writing skills, and possibly win a prize! The Chronicle and Forsyth Historic Resources Commission Community Engagement Committee are partnering to hold an essay contest for 6th-8th graders in Forsyth County schools to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May. Students in the 6th-8th grades are invited to submit an essay about 250-300 words in length on one of these topics: *What is the story behind an historic marker in your neighborhood and why is this recognition important? *Interview a senior citizen in your neighborhood about what they did during the summer when they were your age. How are what you do the same or different? *If you were a tour guide, what would you show people in your neighborhood that makes it unique?  *Describe something – like a home, building, park, etc. – in your neighborhood that you hope will be there 50 years from now. Why do you think that is important? The Chronicle will accept submissions from April 1-30. The top three essays will receive prizes and...