Annual Essay ContestThe Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association sponsors an annual essay contest for western Pennsylvania high school seniors. Each participating school is invited to select and enter one essay for consideration by the essay committee. Three winners are chosen and each is awarded the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers President’s Scholarship of $1,000.00. The 2011 essay topic dealt with the question of whether a school board should revise the district's bullying policy to address student conduct that occurs outside of a school setting. Twenty-four (24) essays were submitted. All of the essays were impressive and our congratulations go out to the students and school districts that participated for a job well done. This year’s winners were : ◦
Colin Gould, of
Washington High School, Washington, PA The winners and their parents were invited to attend the Judiciary Dinner held on May 6th where they received their scholarships and a certificate in recognition of this accomplishment. No doubt these bright students will continue to excel in their post high school endeavors and we wish them very best.
Pictured above from L to R: WPTLA President Steve Moschetta; 2011 Scholarship Winners Adam Newborn and Colin Gould; and Scholarship Committee Member Chad Bowers. Read Notes from the Essay Winners. The contest is open to all high schools within the 25 counties of Western Pennsylvania, excluding Allegheny County. If you are a high school teacher, administrator, or principal and want information about the 2012 WPTLA President's Scholarship Essay Contest, call the Association office at 412-487-7644, or click admin@wptla.org. |
