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“We have reviewed more than 11,000 posters since this contest began more than a decade ago,” said Bysiewicz, “and this year’s winners should be proud that their works are among the very best.” The top five posters came from students in the towns of Newington, Norwich, Stratford, Trumbull, and Watertown and included the following themes: voting, donating clothes, volunteering for charities, recycling, and improving the environment. “After years of sagging interest and participation young people are registering to vote in droves,” said Bysiewicz. “If we really want to get younger people more involved, we must engage them early and often. This poster contest is a great way to do that – to get students thinking about how they can each be good citizens.” Five winning posters were selected from divisions established by the Office of the Secretary of the State. Each division consisted of a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner, along with two students who received honorable mention. Every student honored at Thursday’s event received a $25 gift certificate from Barnes & Noble bookstore and a copy of Ella: A Biography of Governor Ella Grasso autographed by Secretary Bysiewicz. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Mystic Seaport hosts 33rd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Jul 4, 2008 - 9:47:25 AM Stepping Stones Museum for Children announces free gas offer as part of Connecticut’s Staycation Destination campaign - Jul 3, 2008 - 12:24:55 PM Mystic Seaport exhibit sheds light on early Maritime navigation - Jul 3, 2008 - 11:15:43 AM Family Centers and HealthCare Connection announce merger - Jul 3, 2008 - 8:41:03 AM Joan Shaw to head membership at CHJ - Jul 3, 2008 - 2:45:49 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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