Stigma Free Committee Members:
Lovely Aquino Garcia
Jesse Marcus Rivera
Susan Chana Sytner
Kelle Garcia Supan
Members are appointed for a one-year term expiring 12/31/24.
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2024 Stigma Free Committee Essay Competition
Essay Competition 2024
Theme: Strengthening Mental Health
Deadline for Submission February 25th, 2024. Winners will be announced mid-March 2024
Winners Award $200
Frequently Asked Questions
This essay competition seeks to spark the discussions relating to the issue and challenges faced, the barriers that exist that prevent teens from seeking help, and what solutions can be made. The youth can help solve this crisis among the youth.
Who can apply?
- Residents of Bergenfield enrolled at any high school.
How will I submit this essay?
- Upload your essay as a pdf file. The essay text should not identify you or peers. A positive approach should be provided.
Where is the form?
- Use only this Google form to submit the essay.
Are there any format requirements for the essay document?
- Times New Roman font size 12, single spaced, 600-1000 words.
What should I not do?
- No Poems
- No Pictures: don't include any images or visuals in essay
No Plagiarism: make sure your essay is entirely your own work
ChatGPT or any AI tools not allowed.
How will my teacher/ guidance counselor send the recommendation?
- After you submit the application with the essay, an automated email will go to your named recommender requesting a brief letter in your support. Be sure to Inform and alert your recommender in advance.