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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 StamfordPlus.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 StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: J. Crew and Yankee Candle company come to Stamford mall - Sep 20, 2008 - 11:38 AM HealtheChildren fundraiser in Ridgefield this Saturday - Sep 19, 2008 - 4:12 PM Fairfield Museum’s Fall Festival, Native American style - Sep 19, 2008 - 12:35 PM Stamford JCC to host community Mitzvah Day, a day of good deeds - Sep 19, 2008 - 1:59 AM Governor Rell writes congressional leadership urging action on second federal stimulus package - Sep 18, 2008 - 1:59 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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