The contest invited students from schools across the county to write an original, three-to-five page composition on how the Constitution confers and limits presidential power, and what the implications are for the presidency in the 21st century. Judges recognized Medford’s essay for “substantial breadth and depth, effective organization and clear writing. She successfully tied her historical understanding of the Constitution to contemporary political realities and concerns,” the judges held.
Medford is a student in Jennifer Rosebrook’s AP U.S. History class at Arcata High.
The competition was co-sponsored by HSU’s Department of History, with support from University Advancement through the Humboldt Loyalty Fund and the cooperation of the Humboldt County Office of Education, which provided $500 in materials to Rosebrook. Four students in her class competed. The contest was organized by HSU Professor Emeritus JeDon Emenhiser.