Now Accepting Submissions for Middle & High School Student Competition 'Vote You for President'

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To: University Employees
From: Center for the Philosophy of Freedom
Subject: Now Accepting Submissions for Middle & High School Student Competition 'Vote You for President'
Date: Oct 23, 2025

A future U.S. president may soon deliver their first campaign speech when the University of Arizona's Center for the Philosophy of Freedom hosts a special awards night open to middle and high school students. All 6th-12th grade students of U of A employees and the community are invited to submit their entry to the competition for an opportunity to win cash prizes. Winners will be voted on live at the Awards Night Celebration on Nov. 21.

Invited Speaker, David Litt, President Obama's former senior speechwriter, New York Times bestselling author and semi-finalist for the James Thurber Prize for American Humor, will attend to speak and present awards! Submissions are due Nov. 14.

Register to attend and submit your entry, and find more information.

Read more about the competition in a story on the university's news website.

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