Once again high school students across Kansas are invited to get the creative juices flowing to create a Public Service Announcement. CatchItKansas.com and the Kansas State High School Activities Association are sponsoring the competition. The top prize is having your PSA air on Kansas television stations.

KSHSAA Executive Director Gary Musselman said he was pleased with the first two competitions.

"The schools who have chosen to participate have had fun and been very creative in developing their entries. The feedback from those who have seen the PSA spots on the air has been very positive" said Musselman.

The competition gives student the opportunity to produce quality, professional looking projects that can potentially be seen by thousands of people. Joan Barrett, President and General Manager of Sunflower Broadcasting says though they are student projects, they have to follow the same production standards as the professionals.

"Technology has made it easier for students to create videos, but what is missing in many is the creativity, and attention to the message. This contest will be judged by professionals. So students have to take a more mature attitude toward their PSA", said Barrett.

Musselman agrees. "Broadcast journalism classes and radio and television production classes are becoming more popular with students in many Kansas high schools. The KSHSAA public service announcement contest is a great opportunity for students to express their creativity and talents".

Topics can be about sportsmanship, music, drama or anything that stresses the importance of getting involved in high school and setting a good example.

Get an idea, grab a camera and be sure to get your entry submitted between Dec.1, 2010 and Feb. 25, 2011
Terms of Agreement and Release

By submitting your Public Service Announcement to the PSA Contest, you agree to the following terms and conditions:


1. Spots should be exactly 25 seconds from fade up from black to fade down. (Spots that air will be tagged with KSHSAA logo.)


2. All spots should be completely student work. Teachers and faculty may supervise, but not participate in shooting or editing of the spots.


3. No file video from other sources. Examples of what not to use:


Video taken from Youtube or other Internet sites.


Video from movies, TV programs or other video sources.


4. Music used should be music that does not require a license or payment by participating stations. Examples of what not to use:


Music taken from popular music CDs or from the radio.


Music taken from films or other copyrighted material.


PSAs with copyrighted music and other material will likely not be used by stations. If you do not have the rights to it, you face stiff fines if it is aired.


5. In addition to the online video submission, entry is not complete until all entry forms and release forms are submitted.


6. All entries must be submitted by Friday, February 25, 2011. Entries need to be less than 10MB to be entered.


7. Late videos will be disqualified. Judges decisions are final.


8. Up to 5 entries per school will be permitted.


9. The top 3 entries will receive air time on participating stations. WINNERS WILL NEED TO PROVIDE A BROADCAST QUALITY COPY OF THE SPOT FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNERS.


By clicking submit, you certify that you have read, and agreed to, the terms stated in the above Terms of Agreement and Release.

Having trouble with your file upload? You can also email your video (along with your information) to khager@kwch.com.