November 1, 2021
Attention 11th Grade Teachers:
The DEMCO essay contest is underway! Entries accepted Nov. 1, 2021 through Jan. 21, 2022.
Each year since 1978, this contest has been our method to identify four 11th grade students from our service area to participate as DEMCO delegates at the National Rural Electric Youth Tour, in Washington, D.C. Students are invited to submit an essay in the form of a letter addressed to a political leader, on a topic of concern and importance to the student author. Contest rules are posted at www.DEMCO.org/Community. DEMCO receives hundreds of essays each year. Twelve semi-finalists are chosen to give an oral presentation of their essay at a banquet in March, and four winners are selected and announced on that evening.
The contest has been a great success for many years. Students from Louisiana and other state delegations across America attend Youth Tour to learn about electric cooperatives, American history, and U.S. government. The trip is fun but also very educational. A highlight of the trip is when our delegation meets with their representatives in the House and Senate.
Please note that only children of DEMCO members are eligible for the trip to Washington, D.C.; however, all students who enter the contest are eligible for prizes to be awarded for the best-written essays. For contest rules and to enter online, visit www.DEMCO.org/community/demco-essay-contest. All entries are due by Friday, January 21, 2022.
We hope that you will encourage your 11th grade students to participate in this contest. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
