3rd Annual "Freedom Through My Eyes" Art/Essay Contest
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Lakers Youth Foundation are excited to announce our 3rd Annual “Freedom Through My Eyes” Art/Essay Contest which offer Los Angeles County middle school students the chance to earn the field trip of a lifetime!
The contest is open to sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in Los Angeles County, and the goal of the contest is to encourage students to explore the meaning of liberty and our nation’s symbols of freedom. It is important for students to learn about our country’s rich history and reflect on the events that helped shape our great nation. To enter, students are asked to be creative in using their writing and drawing skills to express what freedom means to them.
Up to eight lucky winners, along with one parent/legal guardian for each winner, and adult chaperones from the Los Angeles Lakers will fly to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, March 26, 2009 for an exciting 4 day/3 night adventure exploring first-hand some of our nation’s famous monuments and museums!
To enter, please review the “Freedom Through My Eyes” Official Rules. Your entry must include your artwork, a completed Essay Form and a completed Student Information/Release and Authorization Form. All entries must be received by the Los Angeles Lakers by 5:00 pm PST on Friday, February 13, 2009. Winners will be notified on or before Monday, March 2, 2009, 7:00 pm PST and at that time, be given specific traveling instructions and trip details.
Winners will also be invited to attend the Lakers home game on Sunday, April 5, 2009 where they will be recognized during the game and their artwork and essay will be displayed on the main concourse. Entrants, other than winners, can pick up his/her artwork and essay from the Lakers main office located at 2151 E. Grand Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245 from March 9, 2009 through March 13, 2009 between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm PST. Any artwork and/or essays not picked up during this period will be discarded.
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for middle school students. Good luck!
FORMS
Official Rules
Essay Form
Student Information/Release and Authorization Form
