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Students Speak Out The Las Vegas-Review Journal Editorial Essay Program for High School Students February Topic: "Should public schools be allowed to random drug test students?"

Students are to compose a well-written editorial commentary on the monthly topic.

New topics will be announced on the first Monday for each month of the school year. Look for a new topic each month!

Final drafts are due on the last Friday of the month by 5:00 p.m. (Be sure to leave time for school mail transit). The editorial staff of the Review-Journal will choose the best essay for publication in the Sunday editorial section.

Official Guidelines for Students Speak Out editorial essay contest:

• 750-900 word essay in editorial format. Essays should be mostly persuasive and not explanatory.
• Essay must be typed, double-spaced, minimum 12-point font and must include student's name, school, grade level, and teacher's name at the top of the first page.
• Teachers should use their discretion in submitting essays.
• No inappropriate language or comments please.
• Winning student will be required to have a parental release form signed in order for his/her essay to be published.
• Winning student will receive $200 cash and his/her teacher will receive a $50 gift card and recognition when the essay is published. Two runners-up will receive $50 cash. Winners will be required to fill out a W-9 form and a parent/guardian release.

Essays are to be submitted to:
    Stephanie Hirsch /Curriculum and Professional Development Center
    3950 South Pecos-McLeod Suite 2-B
    Las Vegas, NV 89121

If you have further questions about this program, please call (702) 383-4655.