Mystics Present Healthy Living, Girl! Essay Contest on Team Website
Washington, D.C. – The Washington Mystics, along with Girls Inc.,
present the Healthy Living, Girl! Essay Contest. The essay contest is
open to girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grades in Washington, D.C.
public and charter schools. Girls are to write about how they are
strong, smart, bold and healthy in their life, style and choices. All
entries should be two to five pages. The deadline for submission is
Friday, March 30th.

The first place prize is a $100 Certificate of Deposit and the second
and third place winners will also receive a prize. First, second and
third place winners will be selected from each grade. All girls who
enter will attend a celebration reception. For more information,
click here.

Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization
dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Girls
Inc. has provided educational programs to girls, particularly those
in high-risk, underserved areas. Girls Inc has designed innovative
programs to help girls confront subtle societal messages about their
value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful,
independent, and fulfilling lives.

The Mystics will tip off its tenth season on Saturday May 19th at
6:00 p.m. when the team hosts conference rival, Connecticut Sun.
Season tickets and partial plans for the 2007 Mystics season are
currently on sale and can be purchased by calling the Mystics Sales
Office at 1-877-DC-HOOP1.


http://www.wnba.com/mystics/news/Washington_Mystics_To_Hold_An_-
213996-230.html

http://www.wnba.com/media/mystics/GirlsIncFlyer2.pdf