Why Abstinence is the Best Choice for Teens
in the Prevention of Teenage Pregnancy

Do you have teenagers at home, know a teenager or are a teen now? Well then we’ve got something for you!

The Wayne County Health Department and the Wayne Council on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention is sponsoring its 10th annual Abstinence Essay Contest in observance of May as Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Month. All 9th –12th grade Wayne County students (public, private, or home schooled) are eligible to participate in this essay contest.

Here is some additional information that will help you enter the contest.

WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTEST?

    Essay Topic – Please submit an essay in your own words on why you think abstinence is the best choice for teens in the prevention of teenage pregnancy.

    Word limit – No more than 1500 words

    Format – Essay must be typed in black ink.
    Essay should be double spaced on 8 ½ x 11” paper with a 12pt. font and 1" margins.

    Eligibility – Contest is open to all currently enrolled Wayne County high school students (public, private and home schooled).
Guidelines have to be followed to remain eligible.

    Entry form and essay – Entry form should accompany the essay. The only personal (identifiable) information to appear on your essay is the last four digits of your social security number. These digits should appear in the header section of each page of the essay.

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES BEING AWARDED?

    1st place: $1,000 Scholarship
                      $200 Gift Certificate
    2nd place: $500 Scholarship
                      $100 Gift Certificate
    3rd place: $300 Scholarship
                      $50 Gift Certificate

WHEN IS THE ENTRY DEADLINE?

All entries are due no later than Wednesday April 25, 2012 by 5:30 pm to Health Department or postmarked no later than Wednesday April 25th, 2012.

WHERE DO I GET THE ENTRY FORM?

You can get the abstinence essay contest form by clicking here (70 kb ). You will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view and print the form. You can get the FREE program by clicking here.

LOOKING FOR THE CONTEST FLYER?

If you would like the contest flyer to distribute to others, click here (360 kb ).

WHERE DO I MAIL THE ESSAY AND ENTRY FORM TO?

Please mail the essay and entry form to:

Attention: Abstinence Essay Contest
Wayne County Health Department – Health Education Division
301 N. Herman St. Box CC
Goldsboro, NC 27530

WHAT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

If you have any questions contact Carolyn King at 731-1290 or Ta-Kisha Darden 731-1291.