English Department
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5412
Dear High School English Teacher:
It is again time to register for the JSU Writers Bowl. This team competition for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors is held annually on the Jacksonville State University campus. The purpose of the competition is to promote excellence in and an enthusiasm for writing.
This year's JSU Writers Bowl will be held in Leone Cole Auditorium on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
In order to compete, each team must consist of two sophomores, two juniors, and two seniors. The students do not have to have any special instruction; just choose students who will enjoy working together. You may bring as many teams as you wish, provided that each team has the makeup described. Please do not bring additional or alternate students as we cannot make provisions for more than six members per team. The fee is $30.00 per team.
The student teams will compete in the areas of poetry, drama, and/or fiction writing. All necessary instructions and information will be provided on the day of the competition. Each team will work together to produce a single work following the same prompt as all other teams. The final written works will be judged by members of the JSU faculty, and awards will be given on the day of the competition. Individuals who are members of competing teams may also enter an essay competition. This gives the student an opportunity to compete independently. Essays must follow the assigned topic and should be received no later than October 17, 2012.
Please find the registration forms and essay information at the following website: http://www.jsu.edu/english/writers_bowl.html.
If you have questions concerning the competition or your registration, please contact Gena Christopher, (256) 782-5856 or genac@jsu.edu. All registration forms and payments must be received by October 17,, 2012.
We look forward to seeing you in October!
The JSU Writers Bowl Planning Committee
2012 Writers Bowl Schedule 2012 Writers Bowl Registration Form 2012 Writers Bowl Essay Competition
