Monterey Peninsula high school students: win cash prizes for writing about voting

The League of Women Voters of Monterey Peninsula is sponsoring a contest about the importance of voting for students in the 10, 11, and 12 grades at Carmel, Pacific Grove, and Monterey Peninsula unified school districts.

Find out all you need to know about: the importance of voting, where do I get information about voting, or how do I get my friends and family to vote. Write a 500 word essay about your investigation, and turn it in to:

LWV Contest, PO BOx 1972, Seaside CA 93958. Or email to LWVContest@gmail.com

Your essay should include your name, your parent or guardian's name, grade level, school name, and your contact info.

Deadline to enter is Nov. 30. Prizes are $375, $250, $125, and five honorable mentions at $50 each.

For more information, about the League of Women Voters, click here.