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[05/12/2008] BHS Sweeps Essay Contest
In a county-wide essay contest, three Baldwin High School seniors took
the contest in a clean sweep. First went to Marianne Schroer, second went to
Sarah Eberhart, and third went Jodie Beauthien.
As school draws to an end and seniors ready for graduation, scholarship
money is being scoped out for college. Judge Michael Malone is a part of a
scholarship contest for graduating seniors who want to further their
education. The students were asked to write about "the importance of an
independent judiciary system."
Earlier in the school year, Judge Malone contacted government teachers
throughout Douglas County, explaining to them about the contest. The Douglas
County.... [More] Law Library and the Douglas County Bar Association are responsible
for the funding of this new scholarship.
"Judge Malone called me because it is the first time for this
scholarship," BHS government teacher Kathleen Sigvaldson said. "He wanted
some ideas from myself, and other teachers."
Sigvaldson soon set her AP government class to work writing their own
essays.
"Mrs. Sigvaldson made us write the essay for class and to submit it for
the contest. I didn't figure I would win, I was surprised," Schroer said. "I
was really glad the other girls won, too."
The essay was supposed to be 500 words about the importance of an
independent judiciary system. Surrounding schools entered, and there were a
total of ten contestants.
"I read their papers and thought they were competitive," Sigvaldson
said. "I wasn't surprised to have someone from Baldwin win, but I was
pleased about taking it all."
With the first place prize of $1,100, Schroer was invited to the Annual
Luncheon where Judge Malone presented her with a check. Eberhart and
Beauthien won $850 and $500.
"Yay, we won!" said Beauthien.
Schroer's essay was so impressive, she even captured the eye of the Dean
of KU Law School.
"I am not sure if any of us would have actually taken the time to submit
the essay if Mrs. Sigvaldson had not made us," Eberhart said. "But I'm glad
we did."
For students who have a knack for writing, this scholarship is a good
one to try for. The qualifications are simple and it is not well known.
"Baldwin apparently is good at it," Schroer said. "It is more money than
your normal scholarship, it was only 500 words which was easy to do."
Judge Malone, with the help of the DCLL and the DCBA, hope to make this
contest an annual event. [Less]
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ALL - May 12th, 2008
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