High School Essay Contest 
June 15, 2011
Herkimer County Community College has announced an essay contest for all students currently in grades 9-12 in Herkimer County schools. The contest is being held in connection with the College’s planned Remembrance Ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001.
Essays must address the theme “What should America take pride in?” Essays must be 750 to 1,000 words in length and typed in Times New Roman 12 pt. type. The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 1, 2011. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged (Word document attached to email) and should be sent to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with the subject heading “Essay Contest.”
Hard copy submissions will also be accepted. They must be postmarked by the submission deadline date and should be sent to: Office of the President, Essay Contest, Herkimer County Community College, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY 13350.
A $50 Grand Prize and two $25 Honorable Mentions will be awarded. The Grand Prize essay will be published in the Herkimer Telegram and its author will be invited to read their essay during the College’s September 11th Remembrance Ceremony. Winners will be notified approximately two weeks after the submission deadline. For more information about the contest, students may contact their school guidance office or call the College at 866-0300,
ext. 8525.