SPC Reads 2020-21 Presents Becoming by Michelle Obama: Essay Contest

Categories

• Traditional Essay
• Creative Writing Essay
• Creative Virtual Piece (art, photography, video, etc)

Prompt

In 2018, following her two consecutive terms as First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama published her memoir, Becoming. As the first African American woman to fill that role, she reflects on the challenges as well as the accomplishments of her life to date, noting that she, like all of us, is forever in the process of “becoming.”

You do not have to have read the book to enter. However, to be considered, your entry needs to address one of these themes of Becoming.

Themes:

Socialization

Self-belief

Making a difference

Empowerment through Education

Resilience

For this contest, you may submit one of the following:

1. a personal or informational essay of 200-250 words,
2. a creative piece of writing, such as a poem or short story, not to exceed 250 words, or
3. a piece of visual art, such as a sculpture, drawing, or painting.

To be considered, your work must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Essays and creative writings must be double spaced in Times New Roman, 12 pt font.
2. Visual arts must be photographed, or if video, uploaded to a video hosting site (provide URL).
3. All entries must be submitted online to the Essay Contest Form by October 26, 2020.
4. Winners will be announced on November 16 via SPC Workplace and SPC social media channels.

Congratulations to our SPC Reads Essay Contest Winners!

1. Traditional Essay: Robyne Vaughan             

2. Creative Essay: Jessica Humphreys          

3. Digital Art:  Beth Aligood 

Scoring rubrics will be available here.  All submissions will be scored by a committee consisting of SPC Instructional Support Specialists and faculty members.

Prizes are funded by SPC's SCOP (Student Council of Presidents).  Special thank you to the SP Gibbs campus for offering to pay for the essay contest prizes this semester!  Interested in getting involved on your campus SGA?  Visit the link for Student Life and Leadership.

1. Traditional Essay Winner:  $25 Amazon gift card and copy of the book

2. Creative Writing Essay Winner: $25 Amazon gift card and copy of the book

3. Creative Virtual Piece:  $25 Amazon gift card and copy of the book