The Abstinence Essay Contest

The Wayne County Health Department and the Wayne Council on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention sponsor an annual essay contest on "Abstinence" for Wayne County High Schoolers. The contest is conducted in the spring of each year.

Each student submit's an essay in their own words on why they think abstinence is the best choice for teens in the prevention of teenage pregnancy. The essay's were limited to 1500 words and could be type or handwritten.

To see the winner's of the previous Essay Contests, select from one of the contest year's shown above.