The Washington Wizards will host their third annual essay contest for 12th graders. The contest is done together with the Greater Washington Urban League.
According to a release by the team, this year’s essays will recognize the achievements of Dr. E.B. Henderson, a sports historian and teacher based in Washington, and Benjamin Banneker, a mathematician who helped make a survey that determined the original borders of Washington, DC. Given that this year’s City Edition jerseys are based off the boundary stones, it’s a fitting nod to Banneker in particular.
If you are a 12th grader reading this piece and are interested in getting a chance to win some scholarship money, here is a Q&A on the contest.