The Las Vegas-Review Journal
Editorial Essay Program for High School Students
Students are to compose a well-written editorial commentary on the monthly topic. New topics will be announced on the first Monday for each month of the school year. Look for a new topic each month! Final drafts are due on the last Friday of the month by 5:00 p.m. (Be sure to leave time for school mail transit). The editorial staff of the Review-Journal will choose the best essay for publication in the Sunday editorial section. If you have further questions about this program, please call (702) 383-4655.

Las Vegas-Review Journal Editorial Essay Program


The following guidelines should be used for all submissions:

1. Any high school student may submit a 500-900 word essay in editorial format.
2. Essay must be typed using a minimum 12-point font and must be double-spaced.
3. The student's name, school, grade level, and teacher's name must be typed at the top of each essay.
4. Teachers will screen essays for guidelines, style, and appropriateness of content before sending them to Stephanie Hirsch.
5. The winning student will be contacted by the LVRJ and will be required to submit a parental release form in order for his or her essay to be published in the Las Vegas Review Journal.