Antrim County High School
Student Essay Contest
This opportunity is available to ALL High School students in Antrim County!
With a strong emphasis on personal connections
(i.e.: life experiences, interests, etc.), essays should focus on answering the following questions:
(i.e.: life experiences, interests, etc.), essays should focus on answering the following questions:
What value does Antrim County public land and water have?
How does this value relate to the stewardship of Antrim County's public land and water, now and in the future?
How does this value relate to the stewardship of Antrim County's public land and water, now and in the future?
Value can encompass any and all of the following: personal, economic, and recreational impacts, as well as environmental conditions.
Deadline: Essays due no later than 5:00pm on Monday, May 7th
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Submit essays to:
Meghan Chase 4820 Stover Rd. Bellaire, MI 49615 |
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Award Details:
Essay contest winners will consist of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place overall.
1st Place: CASH award of $400
2nd Place: CASH award of $300
3rd Place: CASH award of $200
4th Place: CASH award of $100
1st Place: CASH award of $400
2nd Place: CASH award of $300
3rd Place: CASH award of $200
4th Place: CASH award of $100
This award opportunity is sponsored through two anonymous donations, making a combined award pool of $1,000.
Awardees will also be given a Field Day with Antrim Conservation District Staff to get a hands-on lesson in local, environmental conservation fieldwork.
ALL students who submit an essay will be entered into a drawing for local business store discounts:
ALL students who submit an essay will be entered into a drawing for local business store discounts:
Essay Requirements:
1,000-word essays (Minimum of 2 page, maximum of 5 pages)
Typed, double-spaced, Size 12, Times New Roman font
Photos and/or diagrams are encouraged (not included in page limit)
Essays will be rated via point system and rubric.
Click here to download the essay rubric
Typed, double-spaced, Size 12, Times New Roman font
Photos and/or diagrams are encouraged (not included in page limit)
Essays will be rated via point system and rubric.
Click here to download the essay rubric