The Clark Prize

This prize was originally established through a gift from Aaron Clark in 1859. It was later reestablished in 1892 through a gift from the Fayerweather estate.

2010 CLARK TOPIC

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ELIGIBILITY:
Open to the class of 2010, The Clark Prize is directed to all senior students in all disciplines. The Clark competition includes both an essay and a speech. Your paper will address the assigned topic. The essay, of not more than 10 pages, will be turned in to Professor Casey at the beginning of the Spring semester: NEW DEADLINE IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A group of three faculty judges will provide a blind review of the senior papers. Based on that review, three seniors will be chosen to speak in the final round of the competition. Note: There will be a preliminary speaking round for the Clark Prize.


REGISTRATION:
All interested students are asked to sign up in advance. Registration for the competition indicates a commitment to participate.



COMPETITION:
Preliminary Round -- February 13, 2010
Each contestant presents a three to five minute oral summation based on the written paper. Three competitors will advance to the final round.

Final Round -- March 6, 2010 
The final round of the competition is held in the College Chapel on February 28, 2009. Each contestant presents a six to eight minute speech. Finals for the public speaking competitions begin at 1 p.m.



PRIZE:
$1,500 (2010 award) will be awarded to the senior who most effectively addresses the assigned topic. The Clark Prize winner will be recognized at the Class and Charter Day ceremony.

 

2010 COMPETITORS:

 

2009 COMPETITORS