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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Outdoors writing contest open to high school students in the area

It’s time for high schoolers to begin thinking about fame, fortune and the great outdoors. The Spokesman-Review is once again joining the Outdoor Writers Association of America in sponsoring contests for youth outdoor writing.

The 2015 S-R contest is open to high school students from the newspaper’s circulation area.

Entries must be on the general topic of outdoors.

Other contest rules:

– Contestants must be in grades 9-12 and from the newspaper circulation area in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

– Stories must be original and may be no longer than 1,000 words.

– Include the writer’s name, school, grade, home address and telephone.

– Stories must be typed.

– Must be received by 5 p.m. on Nov. 13.

– One entry per student.

Email entries (preferred) to richl@spokesman.com. Receipt of all email entries will be acknowledged.

Entries also can be mailed or delivered to Youth Outdoor Writing Contest, Sports Department, The Spokesman-Review, 999 W. Riverside, Spokane, WA 99201.

Newspaper staff will pick the best entries and award one $50 first-place prize and at least two $30 runner-up prizes.