Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Attention all 6th 7th and 8th graders!

Are you interested in a free trip to Washington DC? Go to this website to enter the Lakers' Freedom Through My Eyes art/essay contest. Winners will receive. 4 day/ 3 night trip to Washington DC.

The contest is open to sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in Los Angeles County, and the goal of the contest is to encourage students to explore the meaning of liberty and our nation’s symbols of freedom. It is important for students to learn about our country’s rich history and reflect on the events that helped shape our great nation. To enter, students are asked to be creative in using their writing and drawing skills to express what freedom means to them.

Up to eight lucky winners, along with one parent/legal guardian for each winner, and adult chaperones from the Los Angeles Lakers will fly to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, March 25, 2010 for an exciting 4 day/3 night adventure exploring first-hand some of our nation’s famous monuments and museums!


Please Review the Rules before entering.

Your entry must include your artwork, a completed Essay Form and a completed Student Information/ Release and Authorization Form

All entries must be received by the Los Angeles Lakers by 5:00 pm PST on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Winners will be notified on or before Monday, March 1, 2010, 7:00 pm PST and at that time, be given specific traveling instructions and trip details. Winners will also be invited to attend the Lakers home game on Sunday, April 11, 2010 where they will be recognized during the game and their artwork and essay will be displayed on the main concourse.

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