Encourage all Polonia students to participate in the PACT Essay Contest!

• ESSAY REQUIREMENTS
• Focus on one person currently living in Texas, who is either Polish or of Polish descent.
• Include the date of the interview.
• The title of your essay must be the name of your subject.
• Compose a 400-700 word essay about your subject, using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. double spaced. INCLUDE YOUR WORD COUNT for essay only.
• Include the story of their (or their ancestor’s) immigration to Texas from Poland, biographical information, milestones, involvement in Polish-interest activities, organizations, and Polish cultural efforts. Discuss the subject’s challenges as a Polish Texan.
• Mention any Polish traditions the person practices and whether or not he/she speaks Polish.
• Discuss the person’s contributions to further and strengthen Polish heritage and culture in Texas.
• Include awards, recognitions or achievements related to your subject’s Polish culture.
• Include this person’s hometown in Texas, and in Poland, if they lived there.
• Discuss how this person has influenced you.
• Include a bibliography.
• Include up to 3 captioned photos (optional).