Why free news media are important
February 3, 2009 by Adriana Janovich
Filed under Other Stuff
The Society of Professional Journalists is holding a high school essay contest.
Students in grades nine through 12 are invited to write an original 300- to 500-word essay on the topic “Why free news media are important.”
Entries may be typed or handwritten but must be double-spaced.
The student with the top regional essay will get the chance to continue competing at the national level.
The first-place winner at the national level will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The second-place winner will receive $500. And the third-place winner gets $300.
Entries must be postmarked by March 4.
For an entry form, call SPJ board member and local contest coordinator Adriana Janovich at 577-5753. Or, send an e-mail to ajanovich@yakimaherald.com.
For more information, visit the SPJ Web site at www.spj.org/a-hs.asp.
