The Society of Professional Journalists wants to increase high school student’s knowledge and understanding of the importance of the Free Media to our lives. National winners of this essay contest receive scholarship awards. Topic: “Why free news media are important” an essay contest sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists. Who’s eligible: All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form. Homeschoolers are eligible. Have the person that grades your work sign as your teacher. Entry deadline: All entries should be postmarked by March 1, 2008. For more information and entry form, please see: http://www.spj.org/a-hs.asp