By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications In the age of Twitter, texting and emojis, there’s still a place for good handwriting. Just ask 15-year-old Anvitha Boosani of Omaha. The soon-to-be junior at Millard North High School is proof that penmanship isn’t a thing of the past. “Penmanship is still important,” Boosani said. “Even though typing is becoming more common, it’s still important for kids to learn penmanship.” Like generations of students before her, … [Read more...] about Nebraska State Handwriting Contest keeps lost art alive
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How good is your penmanship? UNK handwriting contest keeps cursive alive
KEARNEY – Cursive is not crazy. At least that’s the case at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, which is accepting entries for its long-standing Nebraska Handwriting Contest. In its 29th year, the competition promotes legible handwriting as an effective means of communication. The contest is open to all Nebraska residents in four age categories: 12 and younger, ages 13-16, ages 17-49 and ages 50 and older. The entry deadline is March 31. It is administered by … [Read more...] about How good is your penmanship? UNK handwriting contest keeps cursive alive
Think you have great handwriting? Enter UNK’s contest and find out
KEARNEY – Yes, good penmanship still matters. To promote and encourage good handwriting, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is accepting entries for its annual Nebraska Handwriting Contest. The contest is open to all Nebraska residents in four age categories: 12 and younger, ages 13-16, ages 17-49 and ages 50 and older. The entry deadline is March 31. It is administered by UNK’s department of teacher education and supported by the Nebraska Department of … [Read more...] about Think you have great handwriting? Enter UNK’s contest and find out
State Handwriting Contest names winners in four age groups
KEARNEY – Winning entries have been selected in the 27th Nebraska State Handwriting Contest. The annual activity is administered by the University of Nebraska at Kearney and endorsed by the Nebraska State Education Association and Nebraska State Department of Education. Entries were evaluated for ease of reading, fluent rhythmic movement with technically correct performance of specifications such as the slope, space, size and shape of letters. The general layout of the … [Read more...] about State Handwriting Contest names winners in four age groups
Handwriting contest recognizes excellence in penmanship
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Entries are being accepted for the 27th annual Nebraska Handwriting Contest, which promotes legible handwriting as an effective means of communication. The contest is open to all Nebraska residents in four age categories: 12 and under, ages 13-16, ages 17-49 and age 50 and over. The entry deadline is March 31. Administered by the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the contest is … [Read more...] about Handwriting contest recognizes excellence in penmanship
