Student essays sought for

Martin Luther King Day contest MILFORD — The Pike County Public Library, Safe Haven, Inc. of Pike County & Tri-State Unity Coalition are holding an essay contest for high school students that live in Pike County or from any high school that supports Pike County - Delaware Valley High School, East Stroudsburg High School North and Wallenpaupack Area High School. The theme is, “Dr. King’s Voice in My Community, Home and/or School.” The essay must have a title, be 450 to 550 words and include one or both of the following quotes from Dr. King: • “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” or, • “Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars…Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” The goal is to encourage students to read and research Dr. King’s life, accomplishments and visions to broaden young people’s perception of their world. Essays will be judged anonymously in two categories: Grade 9-10 and Grade 11-12. A cash prize of $100 and $50 will be awarded for the top two entries in each of the two categories. Essays with the official application are due on Jan. 26. The official contest rules and entry form are posted at www.tristateunity.org .