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Asm. Huber Holding Student Essay Contest to Honor California’s Aviation History

Students can Win Tickets to the California Capital Airshow for Their Entire Classroom

SACRAMENTO – In honor of California’s Aviation History and the Fifth Annual California Capitol Airshow, Assemblymember Alyson Huber is holding an essay contest and invites all elementary, middle and high school students to enter their original essays. Three winners will receive tickets to this year’s California Capital Airshow for their entire classroom and will be honored on stage at the airshow by Assemblymember Alyson Huber.

“Every year thousands of families enjoy the California Capitol Airshow in my district and I know so many children leave inspired by what they saw,” said Assemblymember Huber. “We are using a thrilling community event as a learning opportunity for our students. This essay contest gives students the chance to explore California’s rich aviation history and why it is important to them and their family.”

Students will compete in one of three categories – elementary, middle school or high school. Each participant must submit an original essay on the topic: “How California’s Aviation History Inspires Me.” Entrants can consider pilots, the role of air force bases in the state, planes, aerospace or any other relevant aviation topic. All essays must be submitted by 5 p.m. on September 1, 2010.

Before submitting your essay, please adhere to the Contest Rules below. Entries can be e-mailed (preferred) faxed, or mailed to:
Assemblymember.Huber@asm.ca.gov
Fax: (916) 464-1915
Assemblymember Alyson Huber
Re: Essay Contest
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Ste 130
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

For more information call (916) 464-1910 or visit www.asm.ca.gov/huber.

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“How California’s Aviation History Inspires Me.”
Essay Contest Rules

ELIGIBILITY
• Entrants must be elementary, middle or high school age.
• All submissions should be original writing.
• Essays must be received by 5:00 p.m. on September 1, 2010.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Entries can be hand-written or typed.
• Word Limits:
Elementary School Students: 400 words or less
Middle School Students: 600 words or less
High School Students: 800 words or less

JUDGING
• One winner will be selected from each entry level.
• A committee of judges will review all entries submitted by the deadline.

AWARDS
• Winners will be notified on September 8th.
• Each winner will receive a ticket for each student in their classroom or history/social sciences class to attend one day of the California Capitol Air Show (September 11-12th). Accompanying adult tickets not provided.
• The winner will be presented with a special recognition at the airshow on September 11th.

Please provide the following information with your entry (should not be included in the word count.)

AVIATION HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
Student Name: _______________________________________________
School: ______________________________________________________
Grade level: __________________________________________________
Phone and/or email: __________________________________________
Title of Essay: ____________________________________
Deadline: All essays must be submitted by 5 p.m. on September 1, 2010.