Essay contest highlights Ellis Island
Published 12:27 am Tuesday, October 28, 2014
The Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is giving fifth- through eighth-graders who live in Deschutes County a chance to win $50 through is annual essay contest.
Recognizing the 125th anniversary of Ellis Island, the topic of this year’s contest will be “A Child’s Journey through Ellis Island.” Essays must be turned in to the local DAR chapter by January 5.
For more information, e-mail Jill Gentry at mmegentry@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/Bendchapter/info.