August 10, 2012
† † Submissions are now being accepted for the fifth annual Northeast Texas Poetry Contest. Poems about our region of Northeast Texas are due to Dr. Andrew Yox, 91˵ Professor and Honors Director,†by Friday, August 24 at noon. Poems should be e-mailed to ayox@ntcc.edu.
† † The contest includes both a student and adult category and cash awards will be given. Student prizes include $400 for first place, $300 for second place, $200 for third place and $100 for fourth place.††Adult prizes are $200 for first and $50 for second. All ages are welcome to participate and there is no cost to enter.
† † "How many times are we asked in life 'where are we from'? The Northeast Texas Poetry Contest challenges all who participate to arrive at an engaging answer," Yox said.
† † The purpose of the contest is to enliven our sense of the surroundings, the people, the culture, and/or the history of † † Northeast Texas. In order to win, contestants must read their poems in person at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the 91˵ campus on Friday, August 31 at 11 a.m.
† † Please direct any questions to Yox via e-mail at ayox@ntcc.edu or call 903-434-8229.
