Eligibility
National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Information & Eligibility
Each year the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. sponsors a National Irish History Writing Contest for students in Grades 6 through 12 in those states where the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. have established Divisions.
The contest is open to students who are enrolled in parochial, private, or public schools or who are home-schooled and is comprised of two (1) levels: LEVEL 1 is for students in Grades 6, 7, or 8 and LEVEL 2 is for students in Grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. The theme for each contest level is specified each year.
History Contest 2013-2014
History Writing Contest Themes:
LEVEL 1 Grades 6-7-8
Giant’s Causeway – Fact and Folklore
LEVEL 2 Grades 9-10-11-12
"The Book of Kells – Its Origin and Present Day Influence”
National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Information:
1. Each student wishing to enter the Irish History Writing Contest is to follow the LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest information, rules, and guidelines established each year. Submitted student work will be judged at either LEVEL 1 (Grades 6, 7, 8) or at LEVEL 2
(Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) using the established LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest Information, Contest Rules, Guidelines, and Judging Criteria.
2. Student papers are first submitted to the LAOH Division Historian. Division winners are then forwarded to the County Board Historian in those states where County Boards exist. The County Board
Historian then forwards County Board winners to the State Historian. If the state does not recognize the County Board structure, the Division Historian then
forwards the Division winners directly to the State Historian. State Historians are to forward State winners to the National Historian.
3. All student papers must adhere to the
specified LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest Information, Contest rules, and Guidelines in order to be forwarded to the next level. Although some
schools and states may suggest or require students to use specific writing styles and frameworks, all students interested in participating in the LAOH
National Irish History Writing Contest must use the published LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest Information, Contest Rules, Guidelines, and
Judging Criteria.
4. Each Division, County Board if applicable, and State Board is to establish its own award levels for both LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 of the LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest. The Divisions, County Boards if applicable and State Boards are encouraged establish their own criteria to determine whether to award a first, second, and third place award
for LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2. It is optional at the Division, County Board if applicable, and State Board Level whether or not to establish a maximum of two
(2) honorable mention awards.
5. The LAOH Irish Historian at each Level, utilizing a committee of qualified judges (persons with English and History backgrounds), will evaluate all LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 submitted student works using the LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest Information, Contest Rules, Guidelines, and Judging Criteria established each year and shall determine the winners at the specific level for the LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest.
http://www.ladiesaoh.com/historycontest.html
Contest Timelines
Contest Opens September 2012
Division Level Submissions are due by January 15, 2014
County Level Submissions are due by February 15, 2014
State Level Submissions are due by March 15, 2014
National Level Submissions are to be postmarked by April 20, 2014
National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Information & Eligibility
Each year the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. sponsors a National Irish History Writing Contest for students in Grades 6 through 12 in those states where the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. have established Divisions.
The contest is open to students who are enrolled in parochial, private, or public schools or who are home-schooled and is comprised of two (1) levels: LEVEL 1 is for students in Grades 6, 7, or 8 and LEVEL 2 is for students in Grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. The theme for each contest level is specified each year.
History Contest 2013-2014
History Writing Contest Themes:
LEVEL 1 Grades 6-7-8
Giant’s Causeway – Fact and Folklore
LEVEL 2 Grades 9-10-11-12
"The Book of Kells – Its Origin and Present Day Influence”
National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Information:
1. Each student wishing to enter the Irish History Writing Contest is to follow the LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest information, rules, and guidelines established each year. Submitted student work will be judged at either LEVEL 1 (Grades 6, 7, 8) or at LEVEL 2
(Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) using the established LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest Information, Contest Rules, Guidelines, and Judging Criteria.
2. Student papers are first submitted to the LAOH Division Historian. Division winners are then forwarded to the County Board Historian in those states where County Boards exist. The County Board
Historian then forwards County Board winners to the State Historian. If the state does not recognize the County Board structure, the Division Historian then
forwards the Division winners directly to the State Historian. State Historians are to forward State winners to the National Historian.
3. All student papers must adhere to the
specified LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest Information, Contest rules, and Guidelines in order to be forwarded to the next level. Although some
schools and states may suggest or require students to use specific writing styles and frameworks, all students interested in participating in the LAOH
National Irish History Writing Contest must use the published LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest Information, Contest Rules, Guidelines, and
Judging Criteria.
4. Each Division, County Board if applicable, and State Board is to establish its own award levels for both LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 of the LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest. The Divisions, County Boards if applicable and State Boards are encouraged establish their own criteria to determine whether to award a first, second, and third place award
for LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2. It is optional at the Division, County Board if applicable, and State Board Level whether or not to establish a maximum of two
(2) honorable mention awards.
5. The LAOH Irish Historian at each Level, utilizing a committee of qualified judges (persons with English and History backgrounds), will evaluate all LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 submitted student works using the LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest Information, Contest Rules, Guidelines, and Judging Criteria established each year and shall determine the winners at the specific level for the LAOH National Irish History Writing Contest.
http://www.ladiesaoh.com/historycontest.html
Contest Timelines
Contest Opens September 2012
Division Level Submissions are due by January 15, 2014
County Level Submissions are due by February 15, 2014
State Level Submissions are due by March 15, 2014
National Level Submissions are to be postmarked by April 20, 2014