Essay contest offered to high school students

The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County is hosting an essay contest for Kootenai County high school students.

The essay subject is “Electing the President: Electoral College vs. National Popular Vote.”

Participants must live in Kootenai County and be enrolled in high school, grades nine through 12. High school students attending public and private schools are eligible as are home schooled high school students.

The deadline to submit an entry is Monday, Nov. 27 before noon. Entries should be sent by email to [email protected] with “Electing the President: Electoral College vs. National Popular Vote1” in the subject line.

Entries must be 1,000 words or less. Plain text is recommended and should be inserted into the email message. No attachments, please.

All entries should include the student’s name, school name, a teacher’s name, a parent or guardian’s name, and email address. Phone numbers are optional.

Cash prizes pledged by the League of Women Voters of Kootenai County: First place $100; second place $50; third place $25.

Additional community sponsored prizes are anticipated. Updates will be posted to LWVID.org under the tab LWV Kootenai County Idaho/Essay Contest.

Sponsors may donate pledges payable to LWVC Education Fund.