- Information Packet Mailed Out: December 7th, 2011
- Website Opens for Registration: January 4th, 2012
- Students Write Essays: January 4th - February 17th, 2012
- Judging at High Schools: February, 20th, 2011 – March 2nd, 2012
- All Essays Must Be Submitted By: March 9th 2012 *NO LATE ESSAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED
- Judging & Selection of State WInners: March 9th, 2012 - March 23rd, 2011
- Awards Banquet Luncheon: 1pm-3pm, April 15th, 2012, Speaker and location TBA
JUDGING SCORE SHEETS: FAX TO (307) 234-2511
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- High School Winners (chosen locally)
1st Place Winner $300.00
2nd Place Winner $200.00
3rd Place Winner $ 100.00 - Sponsor of 15 participating students will receive $300.00
State Winners (chosen from high school 1st place winners)
- 1st Place Winner $ 3,000.00
2nd Place Winner $ 2,000.00
3rd Place Winner $ 1,000.00
Sponsor of High School of 1st Place State Winner $ 1000.00
- Sponsor of High School of 2nd Place State Winner $ 750.00
- Sponsor of High School of 3rd Place State Winner $ 500.00