posted May 8, 2008
The Department of Education, Arts & Culture, along with the Chattanooga Lookouts, is sponsoring the second annual summer essay contest – “Lookout Heroes – Here I Come” where area youth are encouraged to write about the hero/heroine in their life. This “hero” can be anyone who has touched their life – a parent, caregiver, sports or historic figure, teacher – the field is wide open.
Ten winners will be chosen and each winner will receive:
-four box seat tickets to the Wednesday, July 23, (12:30 p.m.) Chattanooga Lookouts Game at AT&T Field
-the honor of throwing the first pitch at the game
A partial list of contest rules are as follows:
-Entrants must be between the ages of 9–12 years of age
-Essay may not be longer than 500 words and must be written in English
-Deadline for essay submissions is 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, at EAC offices, 399 McCallie Avenue (Memorial Auditorium).
The complete set of contest rules, along with the required entry form, may be found at:
-Education, Arts & Culture Administrative Office, 399 McCallie Avenue (Memorial Auditorium)
-All Chattanooga city recreation centers
-Online at www.chattanooga.gov/eac
Additional information can also be obtained by calling Dorothea Richardson at 423 425-6535.
Officials said, "Don’t miss this chance to brag about your favorite hero. Who knows, you may be throwing out the first pitch at a ballgame with your chosen hero cheering you on!"
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