For Immediate Release
September 17, 2009
Contact: Katie Eckhart
717-787-4420
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Brubaker Announces Fall 2009 Student Challenge Program 

HARRISBURG - Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-36) today announced that the fall 2009 Student Challenge program would focus on Pennsylvania’s historical locations. 

Brubaker said that students are encouraged to submit an essay of 500 words or less describing a favorite historical location in Pennsylvania and explain why the location is important to the student. The deadline to submit an entry is November 13, and winners will be announced on November 20. 

"I am hopeful that this Student Challenge will promote greater interest in Pennsylvania’s rich history and heritage," Brubaker said. "There are a number of interesting historical locations both in our area and in every other corner of the Commonwealth, and I am confident that this essay contest will serve as an excellent learning opportunity for students." 

The Student Challenge program features periodic competitions and is open to all K-12 students in the 36th Senatorial District, including the school districts of Cocalico, Columbia, Conestoga Valley, Donegal, Eastern Lancaster County, Ephrata, Hempfield, Manheim Central, Octorara, Pequea Valley, Twin Valley and Warwick. Home school students from the district are also encouraged to apply. 

Winners will be selected from each age group by an independent panel. Winners will receive an award certificate from Brubaker and a visit to Harrisburg for lunch and a tour of the state Capitol Building. 

Entries may be dropped off or mailed to Brubaker’s district office at 301 E. Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543. More information about the program is available on Brubaker’s website senatorbrubaker.com or by calling (717) 787-4420.