German-American Day Essay Contest For High School Students
Sponsored by: Indiana German Heritage Society Deadline: November 15, 2021 Essay Topic: “From Physical Fitness to Olympic Fame and Professional Sports- German American Athletes Then and Now" Prizes: 1st prize: $ 300.00, 2nd prize: $ 200.00, 3rd prize: $ 100.00 Contest winners will be invited to share their findings with the IGHS organization at one of their monthly Stammtisch meetings and/or by publishing the essay in the quarterly newsletter. Description: Immigrants from German-speaking countries contributed to many aspects of public life and community building in the USA. As early as the 19th century, physical education was introduced to American life through the Turners. Since the 20th century, German-American athletes have been successful in both professional sports as well as in Olympic competitions. Additionally, German athletes have made an increasing impact on American professional sports recently. In you essay, describe and analyze these accomplishments, either by focusing on one particular athlete or by discussing the overall impact of German-American or German athletes on a particular sport in the USA. Evaluation of Essay: Factual evidence/research, analysis, creativity, writing style will be considered equally. Evaluation of Personal Statement (in German): content, details, grammar and vocabulary. Contest Requirements: Please submit in 1 Word document:
Submit entries via email (subject line: “IGHS HS Essay Contest”) as one Word document attachment to Dr. Wendy Westphal, IGHS Education Committee, Marian University German Program, abroad@marian.edu |
German-American Day Essay Contest For College Students
Sponsored by: Indiana German Heritage Society Deadline: November November 15, 2021 Essay Topic: “From Physical Fitness to Olympic Fame and Professional Sports- German American Athletes Then and Now" Prizes: 1st prize: $ 300.00, 2nd prize: $ 200.00, 3rd prize: $ 100.00 Contest winners will be invited to share their findings with the IGHS organization at one of their monthly Stammtisch meetings and/or by publishing the essay in the quarterly newsletter. Description: Immigrants from German-speaking countries contributed to many aspects of public life and community building in the USA. As early as the 19th century, physical education was introduced to American life through the Turners. Since the 20th century, German-American athletes have been successful in both professional sports as well as in Olympic competitions. Additionally, German athletes have made an increasing impact on American professional sports recently. In you essay, describe and analyze these accomplishments, either by focusing on one particular athlete or by discussing the overall impact of German-American or German athletes on a particular sport in the USA. Evaluation of Essay: Factual evidence/research, analysis, creativity, writing style will be considered equally. Evaluation of Personal Statement (in German): content, details, grammar and vocabulary. Contest Requirements: Please submit in 1 Word document:
Submit entries via email (subject line: “IGHS College Essay Contest”) as one Word document attachment to: Dr. Wendy Westphal, IGHS Education Committee, Marian University German Program, abroad@marian.edu |
Previous Winner: Marian University German Language Students Win Essay Contest