*Mission of Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest

The Mission of Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is to inspire, motivate and encourage anyone who has the desire or love of poetry and writing, to continue doing so without the fear of failure or success! And remember, in whatever you do, "it's okay to dream," for dreams do come true.

Visit the following website for more information: http://www.dreamquestone.com/ *New Contest Deadline: Postmark entries by December 31, 2008 Please read the "Official Rules <http://www.dreamquestone.com/rules.html> " for more in-depth information.

*National Peace Essay Contest
Our country depends on knowledgeable and thoughtful students like you—the next generation of leaders—to build peace with freedom and justice among nations and peoples. In the belief that questions about peace, justice, freedom, and security are vital to civic education, we established the National Peace Essay Contest to expand educational opportunities for America's youth.

This contest is open to any High School student. Go to the following website and review the most frequently asked questions. Don't forget to note the deadline for entry. http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/faqs.html