USA Weekend, in partnership with the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, is currently running a contest specifically for teens.

Entrants must be at least 13 years of age and a student in grade 7 to 12.  Two prize-winning song lyrics will be chosen:  One in the category "General" and one in the category "Patriotic."

Winners will also receive:

*A trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, where your award will be presented.
 *Your lyrics put to music by Grammy Award-winning recording artist Wyclef Jean.
* A $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond, courtesy of the Maxell Corp. (plus a supply of CD-R discs).
* A new, state-of-the-art Iomega CD burner, valued at $300.
* Your lyrics published in USA WEEKEND Magazine, where they'll be seen by 48 million readers.
Plus, your school will receive:
* Two Yamaha acoustic guitars, two portable keyboards and a synthesizer, with a total value in excess of $2,000. For more about the prize intruments visit Yamaha.

All entries must be:
*No longer than 100 words, 
including the song's title.
*An original work.
*In English, using language appropriate 
for national publication.
*Submitted no later than Feb. 15, 2002.