2012-2013 Essay Contest Rules Released
The Hillsboro Optimist Club informed local schools of their current essay contest for the 2012-2013 school year.
Applications will be accepted from now until February 1, 2013. Final judging will take place February 8, 2013. Winners of the Hillsboro Competition will be notified and asked to read their essays at a Hillsboro Optimist Club meeting following the contest.
The club encouraged English teachers to use this as a class project or as extra credit.
- 1st Prize will be $500, with the chance to advance to Regionals.
- 2nd Prize will be $300.
- 3rd Prize will be $200.
The Hillsboro Optimist Club will also give each school the chance to earn an extra $100 to fund their Graduation Night or General Fund. The school that sends the club the most contestants will win the $100 prize.
All information is enclosed in the rules form provided. Please contact the Hillsboro Optimist Club with any questions or concerns.
