For Immediate Release
March 5, 2010
Contact:  Jenn Frees
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Brubaker Announces Spring 2010 Student Challenge Program 

HARRISBURG - Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-36) today announced that the spring 2010 Student Challenge program would give young people an opportunity to express their thoughts on how to make Pennsylvania a better place to live. 

Brubaker said that students are encouraged to submit an essay of 500 words or less describing an activity or an event they participate in or would like to see implemented to improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania communities. The deadline to submit an entry is May 7, and winners will be announced on May 17. 

"Keeping our best and brightest young students in Pennsylvania after graduation is an important priority for me," Brubaker said. "This contest will help young people see the good in our communities and provide more information on how to make our communities more attractive to the next generation." 

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 with a guest. 

Entries may be dropped off or mailed to Brubaker's district office at 301 E. Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543, or students may submit essays on Brubaker's website at senatorbrubaker.com.