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The Tribute to the Rescuers High School Essay Contest
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   Educational Overview    

Introduction

2008-2009 Essay Contest Overview

Educational Overview

Eligibility, Rules, and Regulations

Essay Judging

Incentives and Awards

Entering the Essay Contest
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Essay Submission Checklist

Suggested Resources

Previous Essay Winners

Teacher Evaluation
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1. Read/listen to the overview of 2. The Rescuers, featured below, exemplify both courage and moral courage. People were courageous when they faced difficulty, danger, and/or pain without fear; people were morally courageous because their values and beliefs inspired their willingness to jeopardize their own lives to spare those of others. Their actions can serve as a model of personal triumph over adversity and inspire others to act accordingly. Read at least two of the following stories of rescue to inspire you to research and write your own essay on Moral Courage.

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