Posters, essays and poetry wanted for annual MLK celebration

Students in grades K through12 are invited to submit posters, essays, or poetry for Federal Way's annual Martin Luther King Community Celebration.

Entries should incorporate this year's theme, "Triumph...in a World of Possibilities."

Winning entries will be incorporated into the Martin Luther King Community Celebration on Jan. 21, 2008.

The contest, sponsored by the Federal Way Diversity Commission, is open to public-school and home-school students living within the boundaries of the Federal Way School District.

Entries may be submitted in three categories, with prizes awarded for each grade category:

Grades K-5: Poster Contest

Grades 3-5: Essay Contest

Grades 6-8: Poster and Essay Contests

Grades 9-12: Poster, Essay, and Poetry Contests

The deadline for entries is 5 p.m., December 14. There is no cost to enter.

Entries may be hand-delivered to Federal Way City Hall, located at 33325 8th Avenue South, or mailed to:

Martin Luther King Committee

City of Federal Way

P.O. Box 9718

Federal Way, WA 98063-9718.

Entry forms and detailed instructions may be picked up at Federal Way's public libraries. The information may also be downloaded at www.cityoffederalway.com/diversity.