IHSA Announcements

April 9, 2008

IHSA Announces Do What’s Right! Poster Contest, Presented by Walgreens

Students from IHSA member schools will have a chance to showcase their artistic talent this spring by designing a poster for the Do What's Right! Sportsmanship Program. Contestants will be asked to develop a theme or concept that illustrates the fundamentals of good sportsmanship and, using old-school artistic techniques (no computers), render that design on paper. Sponsored by Walgreens, the IHSA's sportsmanship partner, the contest will run through May 22. Winners from each grade level (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior) will be announced in July.

Eligibility: All students from IHSA member schools.

Submission Date: All entries are due to the IHSA office on or before May 22, 2008.  Mail all submissions to:

Do What’s Right! Poster Contest
2715 McGraw Drive
Bloomington, Illinois 61702

Divisions: A winner will be chosen in each of the following grade levels:

  1. Freshman
  2. Sophomore
  3. Junior
  4. Senior

Specifications: Posters must be submitted following the instructions below. Entries that fail to follow these specific instructions will result in disqualification.

  1. Entries must be submitted on unfolded 8-1/2 x 11-inch white paper.
  2. Entries must be created with colored pencils, crayons or markers (do not use chalk, charcoal, or watercolors).
  3. Entries must not have other materials attached, such as pictures cut out of magazines, glitter or stickers.
  4. The student’s name, city or school must not appear on front of the poster.
  5. Each entry must be submitted with the official Do What’s Right! form (below), filled out and attached to the back of the poster with invisible tape.

Winners: Winning entries will be judged on originality and ability to illustrate the Do What’s Right! theme. Four statewide winners (one from each grade level) will be announced in July.

Theme: Contestants must illustrate their interpretation of the Do What’s Right! Expectations:

  1. Accept and understand the seriousness of their responsibility, and the privilege
    of representing their school and community.
  2. Learn the rules of the game thoroughly and discuss them with parents, fans, and
    fellow students.
  3. Treat opponents the way they would like to be treated, as a guest or friend.
  4. Never direct remarks at opponents in a taunting manner.
  5. Wish opponents good luck before the game and congratulate them in a sincere
    manner following either a victory or defeat.
  6. Respect the integrity and judgment of the game officials.
  7. Display great effort and hustle on the field or floor.
  8. Play unselfishly in such a way as to build up their team, without drawing
    unnecessary attention to themselves.
  9. Yield to the authority and direction of all officials, bench officials, school
    personnel and coaches.

 

Please Print/Type Information and Detach

Do What’s Right! Poster Contest Entry Form

 

Year in School : ____Freshman          ____Sophomore           ____Junior            ____Senior

Contestant’s Name:______________________________________________
                       
Telephone Number: _____________________________

Name of School:________________________________________________

School Contact Name:______________________________________________

E-mail Address:_________________________________

Telephone Number: _____________________________

 

 

Each entry must have a copy of this form completed and attached with 2 pieces of invisible tape to the back of each poster.

Mail all submissions to:

Do What’s Right! Poster Contest
2715 McGraw Drive
Bloomington, Illinois 61702