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Nearly 50,000 students entered. Now, meet the 50 winners!

THE WINNERS AND EXCERPTS FROM THEIR ESSAYS
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THE JUDGES
Sara Bloomfield
Douglas Greenberg
Dr. Alexandre Kimenyi
Thane Rosenbaum
Rachel Shankman

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No purchase necessary to enter or win. Subject to Official Rules. Contest open to all legal residents of the US, who are currently enrolled full-time (and in good standing) in a public or state-accredited private or parochial school, grades 9–12. Click here for Official Rules, prize and entry information. Entries must be postmarked by February 6, 2006 and received by February 9, 2006. Approximate total value of prizes is $100,000.00. Details, qualifications and conditions for participation may apply. Void where prohibited.

Read Oprah's announcement letter: December 9, 2005