Each year District 7410 holds an Essay Contest for high school juniors. Each Club contacts their local high school English Departments and present the contest theme for the year. The Clubs submit their top essay to the district Essay Contest Committee where they are judged. Prizes are awarded as follows:
2012 Essay Contest Theme
“Describe your personal role model and how they influenced you to make a difference in your community.”
First Prize: $1,000.00
Second Prize: $500.00
Third Prize: $250.00
Sponsored by the 41 Clubs in the 10 counties served by Rotary District 7410
Please contact your local Rotary Club for additional information
2012 Essay Contest Information:
2012 Essay Contest Poster
Sample Essay
2012 Essay Contest Timeline
Essay Scoring Guidelines
2011 Winners
1st Place Kim Martin
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Trail
2nd Place William Sell
Sponosred by the Rotary Club of Wellsboro
3rd Place Katherine Hicks
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sayre
4th Place Emily Bilyk
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of North Pocono
5th Place Andrea Grillini
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Plains
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