High school essay contest announced

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The Hawaii Access to Justice Commission and the Hawaii State Bar Association are cosponsoring an essay contest for high school students titled “How to Inspire Others to Volunteer” to honor exceptional volunteerism by Hawaii students and encourage those students to share their volunteering experiences with others.

The Hawaii Access to Justice Commission and the Hawaii State Bar Association are cosponsoring an essay contest for high school students titled “How to Inspire Others to Volunteer” to honor exceptional volunteerism by Hawaii students and encourage those students to share their volunteering experiences with others.

The contest is open to students in grades 10-12. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 22.

One winning essay will be selected from each of the islands of Kauai, Maui (including Lanai and Molokai) and the Big Island, and three essays will be chosen from Oahu. Each honored recipient will receive a $500 award for his or her essay. Winners will be honored at an event at 4 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Hawaii Supreme Court Courtroom in Honolulu.

For more information, email Carol K. Muranaka at Carol.K.Muranaka@gmail.com.