The Evening Optimist club of Cape Girardeau will sponsor an essay contest for area high school students.
The essay contest will be titled, "Freedom: A Right or a Privilege?" It is open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
The first-place entry will be forwarded to district competition. All essays must be original and should be submitted by Dec. 7.
For more information, contact Ann Adams at 243-9005 or Henry Adams at 243-9006.
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