McAsey Announces Annual Student Poster Contest

State Rep. Emily McAsey, D-Lockport, invites all local junior high school students to participate in her annual poster contest. The contest provides an opportunity for students to express creatively why they love the “Land of Lincoln.” 

“President Lincoln is an important figure in our state’s rich history,” McAsey said. “The Lincoln poster contest honors his legacy while students learn about his lasting impact on our state and nation.”

The contest rules are very simple and allow for students to express their creativity. The contest is open to students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. Posters should be no larger than 11x17 inches and should reflect the theme of “Why I Love the Land of Lincoln.” The winners will be chosen by members of McAsey’s Education Advisory Committee who will select one winning poster from the district and one winner from each school. The district-wide winner will be invited to spend a day in Springfield serving as an honorary page for the Illinois House of Representatives. Posters are due to McAsey’s office located at 416 N. Weber Road in Romeoville no later than Friday, Feb. 17.

“Lincoln was a man who struggled though much adversity but never lost sight of what was right and what was important,” McAsey said. “His resolve is an inspiration that I think all children should study and learn from. This contest provides one way to bring his legacy to life.”  

For more information on McAsey’s annual poster contest, please call her full-time constituent service office at 815-372-0085.