48th Psi Pi Chapter
Achievement Week Observance
Psi Pi Chapter Achievement Week observance is November 12 – 18, 2023. It’s designed to recognize those individuals at the local and international levels who have contributed to community uplift. A High School Essay Contest is to be held in conjunction with Achievement Week.
Since November 12, 1975, Psi Pi Chapter – Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. has helped to encourage and support Clarksville’s graduating seniors in pursuing higher education as one of our initiatives. Through an annual essay contest and E. Hyburnia Williams Scholarship Fund, we have provided a yearly funding of $1,500 in scholarships. Some of our students have pursued degrees at Alabama A&M & Austin Peay State University to name a few.
Become the next essay winner!
2023 ESSAY TITLE:
With Politics gaining the bulk of discussion, what can the younger generation do to ensure that elected leaders understand the impact of gaining their vote?
The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application
through a Psi Pi Chapter of the Fraternity.
The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length. The type-written, double-spaced essay
may be submitted via postal service or email in Microsoft Word.
All submissions will be reviewed by Psi Pi Chapter (determined by your high school/home address). Submissions will not be accepted after October 20, 2023. Do not change or shorten the Essay Topic.
All local Chapters will assemble a review panel to assess submitted essays based on the following
criteria. Essays may earn a maximum rating of 100 points:
1. Development of Topic/Thesis: (30 possible points)
2. Progression: (20 possible points)
3. Readability: (25 possible points)
4. Grammar: (15 possible points)
5. Spelling: (5 possible points)
6. Punctuation: (5 possible points)