Civics Education
Civics Education Update
ESSAY CONTEST 2008 WINNER ANNOUNCED
The 2008 McConnell Center Annual Essay Contest for Kentucky High School Students asked students to propose and defend a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution. After reviewing a number of outstanding entries, the contest selection committee has named a winner from the eight finalists and three special commendation awards. The titles of their amendment proposals are given below.
Congratulations to:
1st Place: Angela Woods, Carroll County High School
2nd Place: Nicole Pappe, Eastern High School
3rd Place: Hanyaun Shi, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Honorable mentions go to:
Markie Dohrenwend, Owensboro High School
Nicholas Smith, Liberty High School
Vernon Brewer, Frankfort Christian Academy
Chad McPherson, Monroe County High School
Steven "Zeb" Vance, Bell County High School
- Markie Dohrenwend, Owensboro High School Amendment Proposal: Abolishing the Electoral College
- Nickolas Smith, Liberty High School Amendment Proposal: Repeal of the Patriot Act
- Vernon Brewer, Frankfort Christian Academy Amendment Proposal: A Year-Round School Schedule
- Chad McPherson, Monroe County High School Amendment Proposal: Abolishing the Electoral College
- Hanyuan Shi, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Amendment Proposal: Equal Opportunities in Education
- Angela Woods, Carroll County High School Amendment Proposal: Autonomy for the Federal Reserve
- Nicole Pappe, Eastern High School Amendment Proposal: Right to Carry Concealed Weapons
- Steven “Zeb” Vance, Bell County High School Amendment Proposal: Term Limits for Legislators
Additional commendations have been awarded to outstanding entries:
- Special Commendation for Originality:
- Aubrey Penn Amendment Proposal: Campaign Reform
- Kristen Robinson Amendment Proposal: Government-Financed Tuition for Community Colleges
- Special Commendation for Research:
- Clark Pieratt Amendment Proposal: Immigration Reform
The authors of the top three winning essays, as well as five honorable mentions, will be notified by May 30, 2008.
Contact Information for Civics Education
Malana S. Salyer, Civics Education Coordinator Phone:502-852-3947 Fax:502-852-0046 Email:CivicsEd@louisville.edu