Civics Education
Civics Education Update
ESSAY CONTEST SPRING 2008 WINNERS 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.
Winners:
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:
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
Special Commendations:
- 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
Contact Information for Civics Education
Malana S. Salyer, Civics Education Coordinator Phone:502-852-3947 Fax:502-852-0046 Email:CivicsEd@louisville.edu