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City of New Hope, Minnesota4401 Xylon Avenue NorthNew Hope, MN 55428 Telephone: 763-531-5100 Website: www.ci.new-hope.mn.us |
Two hundred thirty-five 8th grade students from Plymouth Middle School wrote essays on the theme “How do human rights apply to you and your peers in your school and community.” The students explained their viewpoint by referencing the Bill of Rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and/or the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The students wrote about some very deep and personal experiences. Their essays demonstrated an understanding of when transgressions occur and how to prevent and correct them.
The essays where reviewed by members of the Human Rights Commission and other city commissions, council members, League of Women Voters volunteers, and Police Department staff. The winners of the contest were Katie Cudo, first place; Jamie Johnson, second place; and Ellie Sjordal, third place. Five students received honorable mentions for their essays: Tiela Banks, Chris Bradbury, Tim Hill, Alexander Creswell, and Jack Wozniak. Katie Cudo's essay moved on to the statewide Human Rights Essay Contest, where she finished third.
Read the first through third place winning essays by clicking on the links below:
First Place: Let it Be, Or Take Responsibility, Katie Cudo
Second Place: Our History, Today, Jamie Johnson
Third Place: Human Rights and the Average Girl, Ellie Sjordal
Click on the link below to download a brochure about the New Hope Human Rights Commission