Southwest Kansas Bar Association Contact: J. Byron Meeks, Chairman Scholarship Essay Committee Southwest Kansas Association P.O. Box 228 Kinsley, KS 67547 E-mail: 24thcj@midway.net FIFTH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST Activity Summary: The Southwest Kansas Bar Association (SWKBA) sponsored the fifth annual scholarship essay contest for all qualified seniors attending a high school in the twenty-nine county area served by the Association. The subject of the essay was to address the theme of the American Bar Association 2000 Law Day - “Celebrate Your Freedom” with a special emphasis on speaking up for democracy and diversity. Contest winners were announced at the Awards Banquet or the Graduation Program of the winner’s school. All scholarships are to be paid directly to the Registrar upon enrollment at an accredited college or vocational school for the 2000 Fall term. Activity Narrative: The 2000 Law Day theme - "Celebrate Your Freedom” - essay winners were chosen based upon their writing skills, content, academic achievements and potential for making a contribution to society. The Southwest Kansas Bar Association awarded three scholarships: the 2000 First Place for $1,500; the 2000 Second Place for $1,000 and the 2000 Third Place for $500. The first place essay was published in the Association’s August Newsletter. Sample Programs Home | By Audience | By Location | By Sponsoring Organization