Calling Prospective Journalists

2009 High School Essay Contest
Topic: Why free news media are important
All entries should be postmarked by March 4, 2009.

Who is eligible?
All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form.

What is the format?
The essay should be 300-500 words and must include an entry form. Entries may be typed or handwritten but must be double-spaced.

Connecticut entries should be mailed to:
SPJ High School Essay Contest
c/o: Cindy Simoneau
Journalism Department
Southern Connecticut State University
MO 202C
510 Crescent St.
New Haven, CT 06515-1355

For more information and the entry form, please click here.

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