2011 Conflict Resolution Day Poetry Contest Winners

Poem Topic: "Demonstrating Respect"

This contest was sponsored by the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) as an activity for ACR’s International Conflict Resolution Day celebration. K-12 students were invited to write a poem, 20 lines or less, on the theme "Demonstrating Respect – at home, in school, or in the community." Three grade categories were established to group the entrants. Congratulations to our winners!

For information about ACR and Conflict Resolution Day, go to www.acrnet.org/crday

Grade 3-5 Category

• Vignesh P. - 1st Place Winner
• From Western Province, Sri Lanka
• View Poem - Peace Via Respect

• Harper M. - 2nd Place Winner
• From Blaine, Minnesota, USA
• View Poem - Respect

Grade 6-8 Category

• John V. - 1st Place Winner
• From Medford, Massachusetts, USA
• View Poem - Finding Peace

• Adeline C. - 2nd Place Winner
• From New Rochelle, New York, USA
• View Poem - Respect, Correct

Grade 9-12 Category

• Cecilia Y. - 1st Place Winner
• From Georgia, USA
• View Poem - Pause, Think

• Joanna L. - 2nd Place Winner
• From San Jose, California, USA
• View Poem - Rare as Gold