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Sitnews Announces Essay Contest
Ideals of Liberty, Democracy and Freedom

 

Thursday
November 8, 2001
Web Posted: 3:45 pm


In recognition and to honor our nation's Veterans and in celebration of our great country and the freedoms we enjoy, Sitnews is sponsoring an essay contest.

Essays are to reflect upon one of these two topics:

  • The importance of the ideals of liberty, democracy and freedom that America's Veterans have defended for over two centuries.......or
  • What being an American means to me.....
  • Basic Information:

  • All essay submissions postmarked by December 1, 2001 will be accepted for consideration.
  • Entries must include your full name, mailing address and phone number.
  • Categories - You must provide your category/age on your essay:
  • Adult (19 - 100+) - Winner will receive $100.00
    Essay must be 700 to 1400 words in length.

    High School - Winner will receive $75.00
    Essay must be 500 to 1000 words in length

    Middle School- Winner will receive $50.00
    Essay must be 500 to 1000 words in length

    Elementary School:

    3rd -6th Grade - Winner will receive $25.00
    Essay must be 300 to 500 words in length

    K - 2nd Grade - Winner will receive $25.00
    Essay must be 50 to 300 words in length

  • Individuals under 18 years of age must provide parent's written permission along with their essay in order to be entered in the essay contest and for publication online.
  • Entries are not restricted to Ketchikan residents only.
  • All essays will be published online on Sitnews. Sitnews reserves the right to correct any errors (such as spelling, grammar) prior to publication.
  • Essays will be published online as they are received.
  • Your photo may be submitted with your entry & will be published with your essay.
  • Winners will be determined by a group of judges composed of community members.
  • Winners will be announced on the Sitnews web site the evening of Wednesday, December 12th, and awards will be mailed to the winners, postmarked by December 13, 2001.
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    Mail your essay to Sitnews:

    Dick Kauffman, Editor Sitnews
    23 Higgins Spur
    Ketchikan, Alaska 99901

    For those entering in the Adult Category, you may also email your essay entry to: editor@sitnews.org

     

    Questions, or if you require special accommodations: Call 247-8590

     

     

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