In 1987, Sir John Templeton, a world-renowned investment manager, first established the Laws of Life Essay Contest in Franklin County, Tennessee. His vision was to encourage young people to reflect upon and write about one of the laws of life that make an impact on their decisions, goals and attitude. Similar contests now take place in communities and schools throughout the United States and abroad because of his inspiration.
For over twenty years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming has hosted the Laws of Life Essay Contest, now called the American Dream Essay Contest. This year we continue our partnership with James P. Owen, author of Cowboy Ethics, Cowboy Values, and The Try to bring our youth a way to pursue their vision regarding the meaning of their lives and the ethics that guide them.