HARRISBURG – Senator Scott Martin is encouraging local high school students to participate in a special essay contest celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary.
The contest is open to all students who live in the 13th Senatorial District in grades 9 through 12 attending public, private, charter, cyber or home school. Participants are asked to write a 250-500 word essay on why the Declaration of Independence is considered to be one of the most important documents in world history.
Essays can be submitted online at https://senatorscottmartinpa.com/essay-contest/. Submissions are due by April 1 and the winner will be notified on April 3.
The winner will be invited to represent the region at the Pennsylvania Senate’s Ceremonial Celebration in Philadelphia on May 5 in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation.
CONTACT: Jason Thompson