Contest Theme

Prompt

Holocaust survivors have done a great service for the world by recording their experiences for posterity. They remind us that the tragedy of the Holocaust lies not only in the fact that millions were murdered, but also in the destruction that came into each individual life.

We show respect for Holocaust victims when we take an interest in their lives. This is especially true when we choose to remember their stories and by pass them on to future generations.

Writing

Tell the life story of a Holocaust victim through a biographical essay, poem or creative short story.

Digital Media

Create a 3 – 5 minute presentation that tells the life story of a Holocaust victim. If possible, include personal photos and relevant historical images. The final product must be submitted on a standard DVD disk in PowerPoint or open-source media.

Art

Create a work of art that represents the life story of a victim of the Holocaust. Choice of media is up to the artist, but the piece must fit within the size limits listed in the contest rules.

Note: The purpose of this project is to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and to honor those who were its victims. Students are asked to refrain from using graphic representations of Nazi brutality, as these do not fulfill this purpose.

Additional Information

All entries should focus primarily on the life story of an actual person victimized by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Most students will probably select a Holocaust survivor account since there are many available. Students are also free to choose the story of someone who perished as long as there is enough information available about his or her life to complete the project.

The subject of each student’s project should be identified by name, either in the body or in the title of the entry. The best entries will focus on a person’s entire life, not just on Holocaust experiences. Creative writing entries are allowed to contain elements of fiction, but the entry must be based on the life of a real person. For example, the story of a Holocaust victim could be told through the voice of a fictional letter writer or diarist.

The deadline for entries is March 26, 2012

Every entry must have a Cover Sheet