1.   Some of those who submitted essays had survived the rampage by hiding in the library or an office.

2.   The teacher had secretly submitted my essay because she thought it had a better chance of winning.

3.   They must meet grade point average requirements and submit essays about their aviation interest.

4.   To be considered for the non-paying jobs, student athletes had to submit essays saying why they wanted to volunteer.

5.   Valerie Ambroise of Bridgeport Conn., suggested the name in a competition in which students were invited to submit an essay about a heroine.

6.   You will find essays submitted by people telling their favorite memories of family meals, and you can contribute yours.

7.   Contestants are allowed to submit essays for both categories, but each contestant can only submit one entry per category.