Essay Contest
In 2012, the Lexington LWV board discussed ways to engage high school students and decided to offer a writing contest which would focus on a different important issue related to citizenship each year. Since then every challenge offered has elicited thoughtful, intelligent ideas. Recent topics have included:
Why are Lexington Urban County Council Offices Important?
What is the process for appointment of Supreme Court Justices and why should citizens stay informed of the process and the nominees? (2020-2021)
Understanding Why Young Voters 18-29 years-old Have Lower Voter Turnout than Older Voters through Interviews and Research (2019)
Fostering Open Communication in a Divisive Climate (2018)
How to Evaluate News & Identify Fake News (2017)
The 2016 Election– Experiences, Issues, Learnings (2016)
Public Policy Issue of Student's Choice– Explain the Policy & Offer Ideas to Solve (2015)
The Surge of Unaccompanied Children Entering the U.S. without Immigration Documents (2014)
Gerrymandering and Ways to Combat its Influence (2013)
The Impact of the Citizen United Decision (2012)
For anyone interested in the writing process and young writers, this project offers an exciting opportunity. People power is needed to generate a timely topic, read and score the resulting essays. The committee then meets to discuss the essays and select winners. Finally, a representative of the League presents the prizes to the students in the classroom. This is a really fun way to get involved with the League through fostering civic-minded young adults.
Availability
First Meeting of 2023 Season is on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 at 6 pm via Zoom
Location
Email Communication
Committee Meeting Location: Virtual
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