Showing posts with label essays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label essays. Show all posts
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Monday, January 3, 2022
Derby Public Library accepting essay submissions for annual scholarship
DERBY - The Derby Public Library is now accepting submissions for its Annual Scholarship Prize of $500.
It is open to all high school seniors living in Derby who are planning to further their education, regardless of where they currently go to school. The Library Board of Directors will choose the winner based on a submitted essay explaining the role of libraries in the applicant's life. The award will be presented by the Library Board of Directors at its April meeting.
In addition to the monetary prize, the winner’s name will be added to the Scholarship Prize Plaque located in our Young Adult Department.
High school seniors may submit their entries to dplreference@biblio.org now through April 1. Good luck!
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Friday, February 5, 2021
Derby Public Library accepting essays for annual scholarship prize
DERBY - The Derby Public Library is now accepting submissions for its annual scholarship prize of $500.
It is open to all high school seniors living in Derby who are planning to further their education, regardless of where they go to school.
The Library Board of Directors will choose the winner based on an essay explaining the role of libraries in their life.
The award will be presented by the Library Board of Directors at its April meeting.
In addition to the monetary prize, the winner’s name will be added to the Scholarship Prize Plaque located in the Young Adult Department.
High school seniors may submit their entry directly to Nicole Cignoli, Library Director, ncignoli@biblio.org now through April 1.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Derby Public Library seeks applicants for annual $500 scholarship
DERBY - The Derby Public Library is now accepting submissions for its Annual Scholarship Prize of $500.
It is open to all high school seniors living in Derby who are planning to further their education, regardless of where they go to school.
The Library Board of Directors will choose the winner based on an essay explaining the role of libraries in their life.
The award will be presented by the Library Board of Directors at its April meeting. In addition to the monetary prize, the winner’s name will be added to the Scholarship Prize Plaque located in the Young Adult Department.
High school seniors may submit their entry directly to the Library Director now through April 1.
For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203-736-1482.
This is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Seymour/Oxford Rotary posts essay deadline for 2 scholarships
The Seymour/Oxford Rotary Club is proud to announce this year’s scholarships to two graduating high school seniors and/or continuing education college students residing in the Town of Seymour and/or Oxford.
High school graduating seniors and/or continuing education college students attending a four-year college or university full time in August/September 2019 are eligible.
Rotary International’s theme is “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.”
To submit an essay, it must address the theme of SERVICE ABOVE SELF: your personal experience, the importance of service in your community, the state, and throughout the world.
Essays are limited to no more than 500 words.
Scholarship is $500 to two individual students.
Checks will be made payable directly to the college/university upon verification of student’s attendance, i.e, presenting an invoice from college/university indicating student’s name, address and ID number.
Deadline for essay submission is April 12, 2019 to be submitted via email to nvbv@hotmail.com.
Essay must include your name, address, telephone, email address, college/university name, address and year of attendance.
Essay must include your name, address, telephone, email address, college/university name, address and year of attendance.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by end of April and recipients will be requested to attend a club meeting to share their essay and college goals.
This is a press release from the Rotary Club.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Newsletter highlights Ansonia Veterans Day program
Dear readers,
Today's Valley Voice newsletter features a Veterans Day program in Ansonia hosted by Gordon-Visselli Post 50, American Legion.
Thanks for reading,
Patti
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Shelton officials judge students' fire prevention posters
SHELTON - Several aldermen judged the Shelton Fire Prevention Bureau's annual fire prevention poster contest among fourth and fifth graders Wednesday night at City Hall.
Alderwoman Noreen McGorty and her daughter, Siobhan McGorty, also were on hand to judge posters for the first time.
Longtime Alderman Jack Finn said he had been judging fire prevention posters since the program started 31 years ago.
Quoting from the fire prevention bureau's website:
"In addition to first and second place winners for each grade from each school, a first place winner is chosen for each grade to represent the city in the statewide contest.
The poster contest is designed to develop fire safety awareness in youngsters and to encourage them to take the message home to their families. It is jointly sponsored by Connecticut FAIR Plan, representing the insurance industry in this state; the Connecticut Fire Marshals Association; Connecticut Board of Education; and the Office of State Fire Marshal.
I was at City Hall along with Valley Independent Sentinel reporter Ethan Fry to judge fifth and sixth grade students' fire prevention essays.
There were only seven essays for us to read this year, and we chose the three we deemed the best.
I cannot divulge the students' names here, but I can say the all did a great job with the subject matter.
An awards ceremony will be held in January at City Hall at a time and date to be determined.
Plaudits go to Ted Pisciotta, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention, for coordinating this program every year!
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| Alderman Jim Capra checks out posters. He said it was his first time judging. |
Quoting from the fire prevention bureau's website:
"In addition to first and second place winners for each grade from each school, a first place winner is chosen for each grade to represent the city in the statewide contest.
The poster contest is designed to develop fire safety awareness in youngsters and to encourage them to take the message home to their families. It is jointly sponsored by Connecticut FAIR Plan, representing the insurance industry in this state; the Connecticut Fire Marshals Association; Connecticut Board of Education; and the Office of State Fire Marshal.
The contest begins during fire prevention week in October with judging conducted in December."
I was at City Hall along with Valley Independent Sentinel reporter Ethan Fry to judge fifth and sixth grade students' fire prevention essays.
There were only seven essays for us to read this year, and we chose the three we deemed the best.
I cannot divulge the students' names here, but I can say the all did a great job with the subject matter.
An awards ceremony will be held in January at City Hall at a time and date to be determined.
Plaudits go to Ted Pisciotta, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention, for coordinating this program every year!
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Shelton fire prevention contest winners applauded
Students create posters, write essays
SHELTON – Two first place Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners, a fourth grade and a fifth grade winner, were announced during the annual Shelton Fire Prevention Contest Awards Ceremony last week at Shelton Intermediate School.
Overall winners are: 4th Grade - Kendyll Flamini, Long Hill School
SHELTON – Two first place Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners, a fourth grade and a fifth grade winner, were announced during the annual Shelton Fire Prevention Contest Awards Ceremony last week at Shelton Intermediate School.
Overall winners are: 4th Grade - Kendyll Flamini, Long Hill School
5th Grade - Charlotte Zilinek, Perry Hill School
Each of their posters advanced to a state level contest.
Assistant Chief Ted Pisciotta congratulated students and thanked parents, teachers, principals, and firefighters for their efforts.
Mayor Mark A. Lauretti spoke about the benefit of this annual contest and his gratitude for all the many individuals that support this fire safety program.
He commented that fire safety education is important to save lives, prevent harm, protect property, and keep firefighters safe.
All first and second place winners from the 4th and 5th grade representing each of Shelton’s public and parochial schools, then received a cash award of $75 and $50, respectively from Lauretti. The two overall city of Shelton winners were each presented a cash award of $100, a certificate, and a medal.
Mayor Mark A. Lauretti spoke about the benefit of this annual contest and his gratitude for all the many individuals that support this fire safety program.
He commented that fire safety education is important to save lives, prevent harm, protect property, and keep firefighters safe.
All first and second place winners from the 4th and 5th grade representing each of Shelton’s public and parochial schools, then received a cash award of $75 and $50, respectively from Lauretti. The two overall city of Shelton winners were each presented a cash award of $100, a certificate, and a medal.
The annual poster contest, launched in 1984, is designed to develop fire safety awareness in youngsters and to encourage them to take the message home to their families.
It is jointly sponsored by Connecticut FAIR Plan, representing the insurance industry in the state; the Connecticut Fire Marshals Association; Connecticut Board of Education; and the Office of State Fire Marshal.
Contest administered by fire prevention bureau
The local contest is administered by the Shelton Fire Prevention Bureau.
Approximately 900 posters were submitted this year from Booth Hill, Elizabeth Shelton, Long Hill, Mohegan, Perry Hill, St. Joseph, St. Lawrence, and Sunnyside schools. Each student who submitted a poster will receive a Certificate of Appreciation and a pen from the Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Committee. Judging was held Dec. 17, with representatives from the Board of Aldermen judging the artwork.
All first place posters will be displayed over the next year at schools, public buildings, and events.
It is jointly sponsored by Connecticut FAIR Plan, representing the insurance industry in the state; the Connecticut Fire Marshals Association; Connecticut Board of Education; and the Office of State Fire Marshal.
Contest administered by fire prevention bureau
The local contest is administered by the Shelton Fire Prevention Bureau.
Approximately 900 posters were submitted this year from Booth Hill, Elizabeth Shelton, Long Hill, Mohegan, Perry Hill, St. Joseph, St. Lawrence, and Sunnyside schools. Each student who submitted a poster will receive a Certificate of Appreciation and a pen from the Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Committee. Judging was held Dec. 17, with representatives from the Board of Aldermen judging the artwork.
All first place posters will be displayed over the next year at schools, public buildings, and events.
Lauretti also presented cash awards and certificates to winners of the Sixth Grade Essay/Public Service Announcement Contest. Classrooms, and each student author, received a cash award of $100, $75, and $50 for first, second, and third place, respectively.
The Bureau is thankful for the volunteer essay/PSA judges from the Valley Independent Sentinel, the Connecticut Post, and The Valley Voice blog.
Since the contest began in 1996, its purpose has been to promote fire safety by having students research the topic while writing their PSA.
The fire department/fire prevention bureau would like to use the essay to help remind adults and children how important fire prevention is to Everyone/Everyday.
This year’s winners are:
The Bureau is thankful for the volunteer essay/PSA judges from the Valley Independent Sentinel, the Connecticut Post, and The Valley Voice blog.
Since the contest began in 1996, its purpose has been to promote fire safety by having students research the topic while writing their PSA.
The fire department/fire prevention bureau would like to use the essay to help remind adults and children how important fire prevention is to Everyone/Everyday.
This year’s winners are:
1st Place
Ms. Ibsen’s Class, Perry Hill School
Author: Emily Sandin
2nd Place
Mr. Anderson’s Class, Saint Joseph School
Author: Nicholas Couture
3rd Place
Mrs. Coffin’s Class, Perry Hill School
Author: Aliye Reinhardt
Students in both the poster and essay contests depicted many of the essential elements of preventing fire from ever occurring and of preparation and planning required to be ready for fire.
Pisciotta is hopeful the messages of posters and essays will be shared with everyone in the community to help further reduce needless damage to property, injury to persons, and loss of life that can result from fire.
In addition to spreading information about fire safety, Pisciotta also finds the contest helpful to measure the effectiveness educational programs of the fire prevention bureau.
From reviewing the nearly 900 posters and 40 essays it becomes apparent where the bureau has made a great impact. The contest has identified areas where special focus may be needed to improve educational efforts.
Pisciotta is hopeful the messages of posters and essays will be shared with everyone in the community to help further reduce needless damage to property, injury to persons, and loss of life that can result from fire.
In addition to spreading information about fire safety, Pisciotta also finds the contest helpful to measure the effectiveness educational programs of the fire prevention bureau.
From reviewing the nearly 900 posters and 40 essays it becomes apparent where the bureau has made a great impact. The contest has identified areas where special focus may be needed to improve educational efforts.
For information about fire safety, the public is encouraged to contact the Shelton Fire Prevention Bureau, 203-924-1555, or at www.cityofshelton.org, where all winning posters and essays may be viewed by finding the Fire Prevention Bureau under "Public Safety.”
For direct web access go to: www.sheltonfireprevention.org.
This post is taken from a press release from Ted Pisciotta, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention.
* I'd like to congratulate all the sixth graders whose well-written essays made it to the final judging in December. Their efforts are to be commended.
For direct web access go to: www.sheltonfireprevention.org.
This post is taken from a press release from Ted Pisciotta, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention.
* I'd like to congratulate all the sixth graders whose well-written essays made it to the final judging in December. Their efforts are to be commended.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Students, city honor veterans at Ansonia service
ANSONIA - Gordon-Visselli Post 50, American Legion hosted its annual Veterans Day program Tuesday at Veterans Park next to City Hall.
The Rev. Dominick Tuzzi, representing the Disabled American Veterans, offers an invocation. Next to him is Ansonia Alderman Patrick Henri, a U.S. Navy veteran and Master of Ceremonies.
Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti said, "Our veterans have fought to protect the freedoms that many of us take for granted. One day a year is not enough to thank all of our veterans."
At left is U.S. Army Lt. Col. Phil Tripp, president of the Ansonia Board of Aldermen. Patrick Henri is at right.
Nikita Dainiak, a fifth grader at John G. Prendergast School, reads her essay about the importance of Veterans Day. She said her father served in the Army and her grandfather was in the Navy Seabees during World War II.
Nikita was one of six students who read aloud their essays about why Americans honor their veterans.
Guest speaker Lt. Col. Phil Tripp, who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, said, "Never forget we live in the land of the free because of the brave."
Mayor David S. Cassetti poses with Ansonia students after the service.
Pictured from left in front are Janae Yumiceba and Nikita Dainiak. Back row from left, Alyssa Orlofsky, Anna Msciwujeska, Cassetti, Gabby Gjoni, and Jamesyn Brothers. Colby Trembley was selected to read his essay but he did not attend.
This monument is in the center of the war memorial in Veterans Park.
It reads: "Lest We Forget - This memorial is dedicated by the grateful citizens of the City of Ansonia to preserve and honor the memory of all those brave men and women who served our country so selflessly in time of conflict."
The wreath was presented by Gordon-Visselli Post 50, and Bill Richie, a Post member, played Taps.
Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti said, "Our veterans have fought to protect the freedoms that many of us take for granted. One day a year is not enough to thank all of our veterans."
At left is U.S. Army Lt. Col. Phil Tripp, president of the Ansonia Board of Aldermen. Patrick Henri is at right.
Nikita was one of six students who read aloud their essays about why Americans honor their veterans.
Guest speaker Lt. Col. Phil Tripp, who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, said, "Never forget we live in the land of the free because of the brave."
Mayor David S. Cassetti poses with Ansonia students after the service.
Pictured from left in front are Janae Yumiceba and Nikita Dainiak. Back row from left, Alyssa Orlofsky, Anna Msciwujeska, Cassetti, Gabby Gjoni, and Jamesyn Brothers. Colby Trembley was selected to read his essay but he did not attend.
This monument is in the center of the war memorial in Veterans Park.
It reads: "Lest We Forget - This memorial is dedicated by the grateful citizens of the City of Ansonia to preserve and honor the memory of all those brave men and women who served our country so selflessly in time of conflict."
The wreath was presented by Gordon-Visselli Post 50, and Bill Richie, a Post member, played Taps.
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