2009 Great Debate
How can the US achieve energy independence? Lessons learned from:- Benjamin Franklin
- Thomas Alva Edison
- John D. Rockefeller
- Henry Ford
- Albert Einstein
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Come Together
Malik Neal won a $50,000 scholarship in NDT '08. The teen Republican’s “Letter to My Younger Twin Sisters” is a clarion call to promote unity over divisiveness, support the new President to ensure success, and remain involved with respectful citizen critique. Read here, respond on Confab.
100-Day Presidential Challenge
\r\nBarack Obama’s first 100 days started January 20th… With 100 days to make a difference… How would you be judged? What is the energy resource history of your community? Can you mobilize change? Students in West Chester, PA earned praise for their efforts...
The Immersion Experience of a Lifetime
Last summer, 16 rising seniors participated in an immersion tour of historic sites related to last year's topic, "Who was the greater President, Washington or Lincoln?" They stayed at Mt. Vernon, and walked the Gettysburg Battlefield. In 2009, 16 current juniors will tour energy-related sites.
Presidential Prep-Time Essay Contest
Thanks to students across the nation, Barack Obama had a full in-box on Day 1. Congratulations to the winners of three Macbooks and two $1,000 scholarships! Check out the winning blogs and add your own on Confab.
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