Answer this question/statement to the best of your ability...200 words or less! A group of engineers will read and critique your essay. It's simple, the best one wins. There will be 3 awards for each contest as follows:

1st Place $100.00 Savings Bond

2nd Place $50.00 Savings Bond

3rd Place (To Be Announced)

The rules are simple...

• The essay must be written by a 4th, 6th, or 8th grade student.
• The essay must be 200 words or less. Those that are 201 words or more will be disqualified.
• The standard guidelines of the English language apply.
• The essay must be typed or clearly printed so that there are no misinterpretations of what was said.
• The form below must be filled out and include the instructors signature and daytime phone number. This is necessary for the winning entries.
• The essay and the attached form should be sent to the following address (multiple entries may be sent together, each stapled or taped to their own form):
  
  Anne Lucietto
  Society of Women Engineers, Career Guidance
  PO. Box 309
  Yorkville, IL 60560
  Or
  Fax to 630-840-8769 including the information required below on the essay.
  
  
• The essay must reach us by April 1, 2004.

If you have any questions feel free to email at swecrscg@yahoo.com. We look forward to receiving your responses! Good Luck!

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Name of Student:________________________________________Grade:___________________

School Name:____________________________________________________________________

School Address:__________________________________________________________________

Instructor Name:_______________________________Phone: ____________________________

Instructor Signature:____________________________ Email Address: ____________________