The Las Cruces Rotary Club and the Las Cruces Rio Grande Rotary Club invite local eighth-grade students to participate in the 2026 Four-Way Test Essay Competition, taking place on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Students will have 45 minutes to handwrite an essay (up to two pages) explaining how one or more parts of Rotary’s Four-Way Test apply to their own lives. Examples may include experiences at home, at school, in sports, or in the community.
The Four-Way Test asks:
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
How to Register
Students must register in advance by contacting Ken Martin by email or text:
Email: kjmartinnm@yahoo.com
Phone: 575-650-3304
Please include:
Student’s name
Parent(s) name(s)
Address
Phone number
School
Teacher’s name
Prizes and Recognition
The top three students will receive cash prizes and be recognized by local Rotary clubs. Winners will be announced in late April or early May and invited to a Rotary meeting for a special award presentation.
About Rotary
Founded in 1905, Rotary is a global service organization with over one million members worldwide. Rotary clubs are nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and they support community service and educational programs like the Four-Way Test Essay Competition.
This is a great opportunity for students to reflect on important values, share their ideas, and earn recognition for their work.