THE CONNECTICUT FOUNDATION
FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT
FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT
Announces
2004 HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
RULES: Essays must be typed and double-spaced, be at least 250 words but no more than 600 and post marked or emailed no later than April 1, 2004.
Essays should be mailed to the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government, c/o The Lakeville Journal, PO Box 1688, Lakeville, CT 06039 or emailed to publisher@lakevillejournal.com.
Winners will be announced by May 14, 2004.
Choose one of the following questions to answer:
1. On the 5 protections in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which one is most important to you and why?
2. Some say the U.S.A. Patriot Act impinges on civil rights. What is your view and why?
1. On the 5 protections in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which one is most important to you and why?
2. Some say the U.S.A. Patriot Act impinges on civil rights. What is your view and why?
First Prize: $1000
Second Prize: $500 Third Prize: $300
Honorable Mentions: $50
The essays may include exhibits but they are not required.
The essays may include exhibits but they are not required.
For general information on the state's Freedom of Information laws,
check the Internet at www.state.ct.us/foi
check the Internet at www.state.ct.us/foi
2004 ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
1st Place Essay - Dylan Atchley
2nd Place Essay - Matthew Glasser
3rd Place Essay - Rob Guay
Honorable Mention Essays
Jordan Cooke
Jessica Gionfriddo
Erin Keefe
Erik Lindquist
Judge B. Manning
Kallin Morin
Jordan Cooke
Jessica Gionfriddo
Erin Keefe
Erik Lindquist
Judge B. Manning
Kallin Morin