Newport Historical Society holding essay contest for 10th-graders

NEWPORT – The Newport Historical Society is asking for essay submissions from Rhode Island 10th-graders on the subject of current events in Rhode Island. Winners will receive Saturday matinee tickets to see “Hamilton: An American Musical.”

The competition is open to Rhode Island students in the 10th grade as of the 2016-17 academic year enrolled in public and tuition-free schools. Students, who may enter as individuals or as a class, are asked to respond to the following: “What is happening now in your community, or what could be happening, that has the power to change the future in Rhode Island and potentially the world?”

Submissions should be approximately 1,200 words and must be emailed or postmarked by Nov. 15. More information on the judging criteria and deadline can be found here.

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