Civic Passion in Print: Student Wins Constitution Day Essay Contest
September 16, 2025
Eastern Florida State College student AnnaRose Heinly has been named the winner of the Fall 2025 Constitution Day Celebration Essay Contest!
Heinly’s essay examined the Constitution, Civil Rights, and the ways the nation’s founding document continues to influence society today.
"It was an honor to win the essay contest, and I truly could not have done it without the skills I learned from Dr. Renee," said Heinly.
From watching her mother write to local representatives, AnnaRose said she learned early on the importance of voicing concerns to ensure leaders are responsive to the people they serve. As a passionate student and citizen, she used the contest as an opportunity to reflect on the Constitution’s impact and the role individuals play in upholding its principles.
The Constitution Day Celebration Essay Contest, hosted by EFSC’s Civic Literacy Committee, invited students to share their original ideas about the U.S. Constitution through writing. Five students participated in the online event, held from August 18 to September 12, 2025.
Following Modern Language Association (MLA) guidelines, each essay was a minimum of 1,500 words and explored themes ranging from the Bill of Rights and the three branches of government to the Constitution’s enduring significance in contemporary life.
The contest is part of EFSC’s annual Constitution Day Celebration, which highlights the importance of civic literacy and encourages students to reflect on the nation’s founding principles in today’s context.
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