Calling All Lyric Writers

Have you ever thought about writing a song? Well now you can. ERHS is looking for lyrics to its new school song.

School Song Lyric Writing Contest

We are looking for student entries to provide lyrics for the East Ridge High School Song. You may download an mp3 of the

song at: http://www.savefile.com/files/1954915

Submit your entry by February 13th, 2009 to:

Mailing Address: ERHS, School Song Lyric Entry, 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury, MN 55029
Email
address: ERHSsuggestion@sowashco.k12.mn.us (please scan the entry and attach as image file or PDF to the e‐mail)
FAX: (651) 458‐6318

A committee of students, staff, and administration will choose the winning submission. The creator of the winning lyrics will
be identified on the sheet music, and will receive an ERHS “pirit Pack”including a sweatshirt, hat, and other items.
Some guidelines for your submission:

1) All lyrics must be submitted with words legibly written underneath the printed music of the song (this
guarantees that your lyrics match the existing melody). A copy of the song without lyrics is provided on the next page.
2) Specific values, discussed by students, incorporate what the community of East Ridge stands for. These values are:
pride, aggressiveness, leadership, respect, brotherhood/sisterhood, strength, enthusiasm, determination, tradition,
unity, trust, domination, power, fearlessness, focus, intimidation, intelligence, and awareness. The lyrics should
reflect these values.
3) Your lyrics should fit the existing music without rhythmic adaptation. You may add or remove slurs to fit your lyrics.
4) There should be a rhyme scheme evident in your lyrics.
5) Use elements of the ERHS identity, such as “Raptors,” “East Ridge,” “Black and Gold,” and “East Ridge High School.”
6) Try to make your lyrics applicable for many sports and activities (the original lyrics are specific to football).

Judging Criteria:
1) Lyrics fit the rhythmic scheme of the existing melody
2) Lyrics use elements of the ERHS Identity (colors, mascot, title)
3) Lyrics avoid questionable text or double meanings
4) Lyrics are applicable for various sports and activities
5) Lyrics are memorable
6) Lyrics reflect the values of ERHS

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Address: _________________________________________________
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E‐mail: ___________________________________________________
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Current School: __________________ Current Grade: ______________