Princeton Prize in Race Relations Competition Open to HS Students (news item)

<p>Princeton</a> Prize in Race Relations</p>

<p>Princeton</a> Prize in Race Relations expands to 23 regions</p>

<p>“The Princeton Prize in Race Relations, an awards program for high school students who do outstanding work to advance the cause of race relations, will expand to 23 regions for the 2008-09 school year. </p>

<p>“The prize now will be offered in Denver, Detroit and Pittsburgh. These locations are in addition to the following metropolitan areas included in last year's program: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Philadelphia, Princeton, N.J., Rochester, N.Y., San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis and Washington D.C., as well as Connecticut and northern New Jersey. </p>

<p>"The Princeton Prize in Race Relations has grown significantly, both in reach and in applicants," said Henry Von Kohorn, chair of the Princeton Prize Committee and a 1966 alumnus of the University. "Each year we see a more diverse range of projects that are submitted by students who are genuinely concerned about race relations." </p>

<p>“Von Kohorn said the goal is to eventually expand the program nationwide. </p>

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<p>If you are a high school student dedicated to improving race relations and considering applying to Princeton, this is a wonderful opportunity to become better known by the University. While winning this competition is in no way a guarantee of admission to Princeton, it would certainly help, since it recognizes many of the types of applicants Princeton likes to admit. The application deadline is January 31st. Here are some news stories about winners.</p>

<p>The</a> Packer Collegiate Institute: Princeton Prize for Race Relations Awarded to Three Packer Students</p>

<p>Princeton</a> Race Relations Prize Honors Montclair Student (Baristanet)</p>

<p>SENIOR</a> FROM WALNUT HILL RECEIVES PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS</p>

<p>YouTube</a> - Inspiring efforts to improve race relations</p>

<p>NJ</a> Jewish News on-line | Scout's honor</p>