Why are free and independent news media important?
December 23, 2009 by Adriana Janovich
Filed under Other Stuff
High school students in central Washington are invited to take part in an essay contest, sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists.
The topic is “Why are free and independent news media important?”
All students in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools are eligible. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the entry form.
Essays should be 300-500 words. They may be typed or handwritten, but they must be double-spaced.
Entries in central Washington should be sent to:
High School Essay Contest
Society of Professional Journalists
C/O Adriana Janovich
Yakima Herald-Republic
114 N. Fourth St.
Yakima, WA 98901
The local winner will receive $100 and the opportunity to compete at the national level. National awards are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $300 for third place.
Last year, Alyssa Patrick — then a senior at Yakima’s Eisenhower High School — won third place at the national level.
All entries should be postmarked by March 5, 2010.
For more information and an application, visit www.spj.org/a-hs.asp
