Sponsored by the Mockingbird Chapter http://mockingbirdpoetrysociety.org 

Member of the Poetry Society of Texas 

·    The poetry contest is open to all public, private, and home school students in grades 1-12; college; adults; and Mockingbird Chapter members of Collin County.

·    Student winners are chosen from each grade level. First, Second, and Third Place winners receive certificates.

·    Opening date for contest is October 15, 2011. Deadline for all submissions is

January 21, 2012.

·    Entries must be prepared according to the rules and instructions below and mailed to Shannon Williams 116 Benge St McKinney, TX 75069.  Please direct any questions to Kay Merkel Boruff. 972-233-6341 or kmerkelboruff@gmail.com .

CONTEST RULES

1. Each contestant may enter one poem that may be written in any style and on any subject.

2. Poem must be the original work of the contestant.

3. Poem is not to exceed 28 lines. (Title and white space between lines or stanzas are not counted.)

4. A poem is not eligible that has been published (school publications acceptable).

5. Contestants must retain a copy of their poems. Submitted copies of poems will not be returned.

PREPARATION OF ENTRIES

1. Submit two (2) typed copies of poem.

2. In the upper left corner of BOTH COPIES, write grade level; adult; college; or Mockingbird Member.

3. In the upper right corner of ONE COPY, write your identification: name, address, city, zip, age, grade, school (public, private, home school, college), school address, city, zip, teacher’s name, and teacher’s or poet’s email address for winners to be notified.

4. Teachers, please stack each student’s set with the identification copy on top, second copy beneath.  Please do not use paper clips. Please do not staple the two copies. PLEASE DO NOT SEND REGISTERED MAIL.  

41st Collin County Poetry Awards Program

March 25, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Heard-Craig Hall 306

North Church St  McKinney, Texas 75069

All winning students are invited to read their winning poems.

All student poets are also encouraged to enter the Poetry Society of Texas Student Contest. Deadline for this contest is March 1, 2012. For information contact http://www.poetrysocietyoftexas.org.