DODGE CITY, KAN.) – The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is hosting its first annual Student Essay Contest on the topic of “Making Democracy Work.” Students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit essays about the role of informed citizens in making the American system of representative self-government work. The deadline is June 15, 2012. More information can be found at www.uschs.org.
“Every generation has the responsibility to be informed about the foundations of our country and this competition is an opportunity for our future leaders to articulate that knowledge,” Congressman Huelskamp said. “I encourage middle school and high school students with an interest in the political process to offer submissions.”
Congressman Tim Huelskamp announced Monday that entries are now being accepted for the 2012 Congressional Arts Competition. All high school students in the First Congressional District are encouraged to participate in this competition. The winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
“Last year, I received several outstanding submissions from the many talented young artists in our district,” Congressman Huelskamp said. “The judges stated that although choosing a winner was difficult, they were greatly inspired by the level of talent in our state. I am excited for this year’s competition, and look forward to receiving more submissions from talented Kansas students.”
The 2012 competition will be hosted by Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas.
Awards will be given in each category and will be announced by Congressman Huelskamp at a reception on Saturday, April 28 at 4 p.m. in Cooper Hall, at Heritage Hall on the Sterling College Campus, located at 125 W. Cooper, Sterling, Kan.
For more information, interested students and art teachers can contact Lynn Ballinger at the Congressman’s Dodge City district office at 620-225-0172. Competition guidelines can also be found at https://huelskamp.house.gov/serving-you/art-competition.
Additional Details:
The Congressional Arts competition is divided into seven categories: paintings, drawings, collage, prints, mixed media, computer generated art and photography. All submissions must be received between April 13-26th during business hours, or by appointment, to Cooper Hall on the Sterling Campus (the large stone building that is best described as a castle). For special drop off arrangements, please call Melissa Wisner at Sterling College, at 620-278-2173.