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The 2007-08 OCC essay contest
offered students the opportunity to demonstrate
their knowledge and skills attained while at
OCC and be recognized for their talents and
interest in addressing world issues. This year’s
theme focused on the priorities facing the United
States as a member of the world community. Essays
addressed the following question:
In today's world we are dealing with the
realities of a global marketplace. With
that in mind, if you were elected President
of the United States, what global priority
would you set for the country, e.g. economic,
social, political, environmental, and why?
If your priority is met, what impact will
there be on other countries and their citizens?
We are pleased to announce
this year’s winners:
| First place |
Anne Rivard -
Essay (Edited for publication) |
| Second place |
Shaunetta Stokes -
Essay (Unedited) |
| Third place |
Kristina El-Chemor -
Essay (Unedited) |
| Honorable Mentions |
Angela Aouadhi -
Essay (Edited for publication)
Andrew Klenke -
Essay (Unedited)
Sonja Schnecker -
Essay (Unedited)
August Sutton -
Essay (Unedited)
Patricia Thompson -
Essay (Edited for publication) |
Congratulations to these
students and thank you to all ninety-six students
who submitted an essay for this year’s competition.
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