January 30 is submission deadline for Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation student essay competition

The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, in partnership with The Society of Presidential Descendants, reminds Monroe County high school students that the deadline to enter this year’s student essay competition is January 30.

First, Second, and Third place winners will receive an invitation to attend the upcoming annual Harry S. Truman Foundation Presidential Families Weekend forum in February, held at the Key West Harry S. Truman Little White House. As part of their prize package the students will be seated at a reserved table to experience a moderated discussion among descendants of U.S. presidents. Following the forum, presidential descendants will introduce the winners to the audience and present them with cash prizes and certificates of achievement.

Submitted essays are to reflect this year’s forum theme, “Historic Preservation—artifacts, objects and sites. Preserving our nation’s history for future generations.” Essays will be juried by members of the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation and The Society of Presidential Descendants, and judged on factors that include the author’s skill at presenting the subject compellingly according to competition guidelines. The competition is open to all Monroe County students, including home schooled and charter school students, currently enrolled in grades 9-12, and who have performed volunteer service work within the past two years.

Monroe County School District Social Studies Coordinator Jennifer C. Barrios is liaison between the school district and the competition organizers, and will accompany the winning students to the forum.

To request essay guidelines and submission information, email Kevin Theriault at kevin.theriault@kwtrumanfoundation.org.

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