Knights and Daughters of Vartan Announce Writing Contest in Conjunction with Times Square Armenian Genocide Commemoration
The Knights and Daughters of Vartan are holding their annual writing contest in conjunction with the 109th anniversary of
the Armenian Genocide and its subsequent commemoration in Times Square, New York, on
April 21.
High school students (grades 9-12) can participate in a writing contest to enhance awareness
of the Armenian Genocide.
All submissions should be
received by April 8, and
winners will be announced in
Times Square on April 21, and in the Armenian media on
April 22.
“The Knights and Daughters of Vartan, continuing with their annual tradition, will sponsor a writing contest for high school students, where they will
reflect on the Armenian
Genocide and the importance
of historic and cultural
preservation,” said Time
Square Co-Chairs Haig Gulian and Christopher Artun.
Prizes: First prize: $300;
Second prize: $200 and Third
place: $100.
Topics: as descendants of
Armenian Genocide survivors, why do you feel the
responsibility to share your
family’s historical accounts andstories, and how will you
carry your family’s story into
the future? If you are not a
descendant, why do you
believe it’s important to
recount the history of the issuesArmenian Genocide to the
public? Overall, how does
transmitting stories from one
generation to the next help
preserve and retain
historical facts?
Writing requirements:
● Responses must be between 750-1000 words typed in Times New Roman 12-point font and double-spaced.
● Please include the
applicant’s first and last name
at the top of each page along
with contact information.
● Accepted file formats
include .doc, .docx, .pdf
● Please note your essay will be judged on its originality,
clarity, historical accuracy,
and understanding of the essay contest theme.
