Only month left to enter essay on Being An American
High school students and their teachers are reminded the Bill of Rights Institute's national Being An American Essay Contest deadline is approaching.
The contest asks students to write a 750-word essay on the question: "What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American?"
Essay entries are due by Dec. 1. Teachers must submit essays online.
The top three winners from each region, their teacher and a guardian will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., in the spring of 2010. In addition, 10 cash prizes per region will be awarded to students, ranging from $5,000 for first place to $250 for seven honorable mentions. Teachers of the winning students will also receive matching cash prizes.
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