2014 Words to Be Heard Mailer

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How to Enter the 2014 Scholarship Contest

• Meet our 2013 Winners • A Message from Edgar Snyder • Learn About the Scholarship Program

• Find Out How Your Students Can Enter • 2014 Scholarship Application • Words to be Heard Poster

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

2013 WINNERS

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Katherine Zhou

Matthew Clark

Lindsay Spinabelli

Jesse Vensel

North Allegheny High School Attending Duke University

Pine Richland High School Attending University of South Carolina

Peters Township High School Attending Penn State University

McGuffey High School Attending Pfeiffer University

$5,000 Grand Prize Winner

$2,500 Winner (shared)

$2,500 Winner (shared)

$1,250 Winner (shared)

Alexandria Denne

Brady Sheehan

Michael Trowbridge

Gateway Senior High School Attending University of Pittsburgh (Greensburg)

Windber Area High School Attending Duquesne University

Bellefonte Area High School Attending Penn State University

$1,250 Winner (shared)

$1,000 Winner (shared)

$1,000 Winner (shared)

THANK YOU TO OUR PANEL OF JUDGES: • Chris Vitale MSN, RN, Manager - Injury Prevention Program, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC • Corporal Christopher Murray, Pittsburgh Station, PA State Police, Patrol Corporal • Deputy Sheriff Jason Tarap, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office • Maddie Seel, Shaler Area High School Junior

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A Message from Edgar Did you know…

• Every day in America, another 27 people die as a result of drunk driving crashes • More than 9 people are killed in the US each day as a result of distracted driving When you think about it, those facts are staggering.

Because my law firm helps injury victims and their families, our attorneys and staff see first-hand the devastation caused by drunk driving and distracted driving. That’s why we invest significant resources to spread the “Don’t Drink and Drive” and “Don’t Text and Drive” messages.

Among the community projects we sponsor, we launched the Edgar Snyder Words to be Heard Scholarship Contest in 2007. Since its inception, we’ve awarded 63 scholarships totaling over $86,000 to western Pennsylvania area high school seniors. Not only does the contest help to fund college educations, but it raises awareness of the underage drinking and distracted driving epidemics.

We believe teens are one of the best resources to discourage their peers from making poor choices. So we asked seniors to submit creative projects designed to prevent drunk driving or texting while driving. The seven winners should be very proud of their accomplishments, having been chosen from over hundreds of entries.

As I do every year, in May I was honored to meet the winners of our 2013 Scholarship Contest. These talented students traveled from all over western Pennsylvania to accept their awards at a dinner we held in their honor. I see why there were so many impressive entries – because this was such an exceptional group of young adults who not only exceeded academically, but who were actively involved in helping others.

I invite you to visit our website, EdgarSnyder.com/scholarship, to check out the “Words to be Heard” from this year’s winners. You can also learn more about the scholarship contest and help to make a difference by signing our Safe and Sober and Don’t Text and Drive pledges.

Our law firm will continue to bring attention to the tragedies caused by distracted driving – whether it’s by alcohol, drugs, texting, cell phones, or anything else that impairs your safety behind the wheel. If you know a high school senior who would like to enter the 2014 Words to be Heard Scholarship Contest, please pass along the information provided in this packet. And please – drive safely.

Sincerely,

Attorney Edgar M. Snyder *Sources: NHTSA FARS data, 2012; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention, 2013)

HOW TO ENTER THE

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WORDS TO BE HEARD SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

WHO CAN ENTER: Graduating high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university in the Fall of 2014

THE CONTEST: Applicants must fill out an application and submit a presentation that discourages underage drinking and drunk driving OR texting while driving.

DEADLINE: Applicants must submit all application materials (including application, recent photo and presentation) by March 28, 2014.

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How to Enter How many of your high school seniors plan to attend a four-year college or university? Chances are you have quite a few. Student loans add up quickly, so many seniors look for scholarship opportunities.

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This year, Edgar Snyder & Associates will hold its 8th annual “Words to Be Heard” scholarship contest, where we will offer a $5,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior in western Pennsylvania.

We also will choose three 2nd place winners, who will each receive $2,500; and three runners-up, who will each receive $1,000. Over the past seven years, we’ve awarded 63 scholarships, totaling $86,000, to these high school seniors for their projects.

To Enter the “Words to Be Heard” Scholarship Contest: Any high school senior who will be attending a four-year college or university is encouraged to participate. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must return the following items to our office by March 28, 2014: 1. A completed application, including a recent photo.

2. A presentation (video/PowerPoint/brochure/website/essay) that discourages underage drinking and driving or texting while driving.

Students should mail all items together to our office: Edgar Snyder & Associates Words to be Heard - Marketing Department US Steel Tower, 10th Floor 600 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Please make sure that your seniors are aware of this exciting scholarship opportunity, and have the application and official contest rules available to them. Official rules and an application are included in the packet, along with a poster. They can also visit www.EdgarSnyder.com to download an application and view the official contest rules.

We hope that the presentations we receive will help give us valuable insight on ways to prevent underage drinking and drunk driving, and texting while driving in our communities.

If you have any questions, please contact our Marketing Department at 1-800-9-4EDGAR.

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Presentation Guidelines At Edgar Snyder & Associates, we see first-hand the devestation caused by drunk driving and texting while driving.

We also feel that teens are the best source of information for discouraging underage drinking and distracted driving. That’s why we are asking high school seniors to create a presentation that discourages these behaviors.

Presentations may be sent in the following formats:

VIDEO POWERPOINT BROCHURE WEBSITE ESSAY For any type of presentation you choose, please mail both a printed hard copy, as well as the file used to create it on a CD or DVD. Please make sure that you label everything you send with your name and school.

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Visit facebook.com/EdgarSnyderAssociates for application details and complete guidelines for each type of presentation.

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Edgar Snyder & Associates Proud Sponsor of the Words to be Heard College Scholarship Contest

Edgar Snyder & Associates has represented more than 40,000 injury victims and people with disabilities, and provided free legal advice to over 350,000 people.

We offer free, no obligation legal consultations for victims of all types of accidents and injuries, including:

• Automobile accidents • Drunk driving accidents • Motorcycle accidents • Slip and falls • Truck accidents • Work-related accidents • Head and spinal cord injuries • Dog bites • Injuries caused by defective products We also help people who are disabled and can’t work to apply for Social Security Disability benefits. There is no charge for this service.

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