 | Writing Award Opportunity for Class of 2014
5/28/2013
Simeon Kass Award for Writing and Humanistic Inquiry
ESSAY DUE TO MRS. WALL BY 3:00 PM ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
This endowed award is presented annually to a member of the senior class at Derryfield who demonstrates an interest to learn beyond what surfaces in day-to-day life. The recipient delves, asks questions, and transforms discoveries and thoughts into writing. In earning this award, the recipient shows potential for publishing his or her work through one or more media. Honoring Sim Kass, beloved mentor to two Derryfield alumni, Matt Boelig '02 and Derek Boelig '05, this endowed award is presented in the fall to a senior who demonstrates outstanding writing skills, an appreciation of other cultures, a burning inquisitiveness, and the disposition to take a position and challenge received opinions. A panel of faculty will review applications for this award and will recommend a slate of finalists to the Head of School, who will choose the recipient.
The deadline for members of the Class of 2014 to submit essays (up to 5 pages, double-spaced) to Mrs. Wall in the main office is before 3:00 p.m. on September 19, 2013. If you have questions, please see Ms. Melkonian. |
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