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Here is the finished product. As you can see on the bottom right corner, my teacher decided he'd "bless" it with the grade on the front wrather than on the back. Nice huh?

Here was his comments:

"Honestly, I think this was done nicely. But it wasn't enough. I don't see the concept. It doesn't look to qualify under what the contest stated. And adding letters didn't brighten it any. I don't understand what the point is of the flowers. This *pointing to the icons* just makes me think you threw them in to make Drum happy. This doesn't look good for having been worked on for 3 weeks. That's why I gave you that grade." ~ Mr.Drum

This was EXACTLY what the contest sheet he gave us said:

In Honor and Observance of NATIONAL LAW WEEK
THE YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION
OF THE STATE BAR OF NEVADA
is pleased to announce the 2006
The Judge Roger Foley Essay and Poster Contest
They purpose of this contest is to impart an understanding of the rule of law and how the three governmental branches work together for a the common good.
Topic: Liberty Under Law: Separate Branches, Balanced Powers
It is important that all Americans understand what the Founders intended and accomplished in creating a government of separate powers. The Founders were very concerned that the government they established not have all its powers cocentrated in the hands of a few officials. They agreed with Montesquieu that if "the right of making and of enforcing the laws is vested in one and the same man, or the same body of men... there can be no liberty." The Founders were also concerned that the powers granted to one branch would be balanced by powers granted to others. Congress's power to legislate, for example, is balanced by the executive's power to veto legislation and by the judiciary's power to declare legislation unconstitutional. This system of checks and balances ensures that each branch serves as a constraint on, and is constrained by, the powers of the other branches.
This theme is intended to show how the branches have their separate spheres and separate powers, but work together for the common good. The theme also is central to building understanding of the rule of law, which has always been a primary purpose of Law Day.
Eligibility: The contest is open to all Nevada students in the following three categories:
1. High School Students (grades 9-12)
2. Middle School Students (grades 7-8)
3. Elementary School Students (grades 1-6)
Entries:
1. Students may submit either a poster, an essay, or, if they so choose, both.
2. Topic: The poster and/or essay must be centered around:
Liberty Under Law: Separate Branches, Balanced Powers
3. Size/Length:
a. Poster - posters must be at least 8"x10" and no larger than 4'x5'.
b. Essays - essays must be legible and will be judges on content and effectiveness in presenting the subject matter. Length of essay is up to the discretion of the student.
c. Each entry must have an attached 3"x5" card stapled to the upper right corner indicating:
(i) student's name;
(ii) school, school address, and phone number;
(iii) teacher; and
(iv) grade.
Entries may be sent through school mail to the CCSD School-Community Partnership Program Office of delivered to:
Stephanie Allen, Esq.
Kummer Kaempfer Bonner Renshaw & Ferrario
3800 Howard Hughes Parkway, Seventh Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Deadline: All entries must be received ON OR BEFORE APRIL 19, 2006.
Prizes: Savings Bonds, Trophies, and Certificate of Award. All contestants will be notified and receive their award at an awards ceremony on May 18, 2006 at a location to be determined at a later date. (Teachers will be notified of the time and location)
Questions: Contact Stephanie Allen, Esq/ (702) 792-7045 or sallen@kkbrf.com
ALL ENTRIES BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION OF THE STATE BAR OF NEVADA AND WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

Fin

Hmm I guess the only thing I didn't pay attention to was that very last line. I suppose maybe I'm that much of a tad grateful that Mr.Drum didn't send it. I'm quite happy with this art no matter how he put it down. It may have been a tad on the abstract side, but it's originality, and that's what they wanted. It does to express each other constraining one another, yet forming perfect unity for the greater good. I dunno, maybe I'm crazy and am the only one that sees it. I still liked this piece... and I think it was worth more than a C- ...

© Nona Natalie Rae Spittell

Description
Here is the finished product. As you can see on the bottom right corner, my teacher decided he'd "bless" it with the grade on the front wrather than on the back. Nice huh?

Here was his comments:

"Honestly, I think this was done nicely. But it wasn't enough. I don't see the concept. It doesn't look to qualify under what the contest stated. And adding letters didn't brighten it any. I don't understand what the point is of the flowers. This *pointing to the icons* just makes me think you threw them in to make Drum happy. This doesn't look good for having been worked on for 3 weeks. That's why I gave you that grade." ~ Mr.Drum

This was EXACTLY what the contest sheet he gave us said:

In Honor and Observance of NATIONAL LAW WEEK
THE YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION
OF THE STATE BAR OF NEVADA
is pleased to announce the 2006
The Judge Roger Foley Essay and Poster Contest
They purpose of this contest is to impart an understanding of the rule of law and how the three governmental branches work together for a the common good.
Topic: Liberty Under Law: Separate Branches, Balanced Powers
It is important that all Americans understand what the Founders intended and accomplished in creating a government of separate powers. The Founders were very concerned that the government they established not have all its powers cocentrated in the hands of a few officials. They agreed with Montesquieu that if "the right of making and of enforcing the laws is vested in one and the same man, or the same body of men... there can be no liberty." The Founders were also concerned that the powers granted to one branch would be balanced by powers granted to others. Congress's power to legislate, for example, is balanced by the executive's power to veto legislation and by the judiciary's power to declare legislation unconstitutional. This system of checks and balances ensures that each branch serves as a constraint on, and is constrained by, the powers of the other branches.
This theme is intended to show how the branches have their separate spheres and separate powers, but work together for the common good. The theme also is central to building understanding of the rule of law, which has always been a primary purpose of Law Day.
Eligibility: The contest is open to all Nevada students in the following three categories:
1. High School Students (grades 9-12)
2. Middle School Students (grades 7-8)
3. Elementary School Students (grades 1-6)
Entries:
1. Students may submit either a poster, an essay, or, if they so choose, both.
2. Topic: The poster and/or essay must be centered around:
Liberty Under Law: Separate Branches, Balanced Powers
3. Size/Length:
a. Poster - posters must be at least 8"x10" and no larger than 4'x5'.
b. Essays - essays must be legible and will be judges on content and effectiveness in presenting the subject matter. Length of essay is up to the discretion of the student.
c. Each entry must have an attached 3"x5" card stapled to the upper right corner indicating:
(i) student's name;
(ii) school, school address, and phone number;
(iii) teacher; and
(iv) grade.
Entries may be sent through school mail to the CCSD School-Community Partnership Program Office of delivered to:
Stephanie Allen, Esq.
Kummer Kaempfer Bonner Renshaw & Ferrario
3800 Howard Hughes Parkway, Seventh Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Deadline: All entries must be received ON OR BEFORE APRIL 19, 2006.
Prizes: Savings Bonds, Trophies, and Certificate of Award. All contestants will be notified and receive their award at an awards ceremony on May 18, 2006 at a location to be determined at a later date. (Teachers will be notified of the time and location)
Questions: Contact Stephanie Allen, Esq/ (702) 792-7045 or sallen@kkbrf.com
ALL ENTRIES BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION OF THE STATE BAR OF NEVADA AND WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

Fin

Hmm I guess the only thing I didn't pay attention to was that very last line. I suppose maybe I'm that much of a tad grateful that Mr.Drum didn't send it. I'm quite happy with this art no matter how he put it down. It may have been a tad on the abstract side, but it's originality, and that's what they wanted. It does to express each other constraining one another, yet forming perfect unity for the greater good. I dunno, maybe I'm crazy and am the only one that sees it. I still liked this piece... and I think it was worth more than a C- ...

© Nona Natalie Rae Spittell