#188—What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done? Why did you do it and what did you get out of the experience?

EXTENDED Deadline: 3pm, May 9, 2008

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#189—If you could pick anybody to be the President, who would it be? Why? (This can be any real person, living or dead—including people you know.)

Deadline: June 30, 2008

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Send your essays to:
New Youth Connections
224 W. 29th St.—2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001

You must be age 14-19 to enter. Preference will be given to New York City area residents. At the editors' discretion, entries from outside the New York City area will be considered.

PS: Please print your first and last names and your address very clearly on your entry. If typing, use Times New Roman or Arial font only. Do not use cursive fonts.