The Sunflower State Games Announces

2010 Healthy Kansas Essay Contest

The Sunflower State Games, a statewide amateur sports festival for Kansans of all ages and skill levels, is pleased to announce the topic and the deadline for the Healthy Kansas Essay Contest sponsored by the Kansas Department of Heath and Education. The topic for 2010 will focus on the Winter Olympics set to take place February 12-28 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The Sunflower State Games belongs to the National Congress of State Games which is a community based member of the United States Olympic Committee.

All Kansas first through third grade students are invited to submit an essay of 100-150 words on the following topic: Which of 2010 Winter Olympic sports would you most like to play and why? The essay topic for fourth through sixth grade students is: Who is your favorite athlete from the 2010 Winter Olympics and why? Fourth through sixth graders will write 150-300 words.

The deadline for the contest is April 2, 2010. Winning essays will be selected by Sunflower State Games staff and the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Winners receive a Sunflower State Games Gold Medal, an official State Games t-shirt, a Barnes and Noble gift certificate and a $50 savings bond. Winners will be notified by May 7, 2010 and invited to read their winning essay at the Sunflower State Games V.I.P. Reception July 8, 2010 in Topeka.

The following information must be included on all essays: Student's Name, Grade, School, Teacher or Gaurdian, Teacher or Gaurdian's contact information (phone and email address).

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