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Contest Winners

What America Means to Me

The topic of the essay contest was "What America Means to Me." The contest was open to all New London area youth ages 10-16. First place was awarded a $100 US Savings Bond, and two second place winners were each awarded $50 US Savings Bonds.

Contest Winners

The awards ceremony was held at the Groton Senior Center on November 30, 2001. Kim Ploof of Pawcatuck was FIRST place. Thomas Franklin of Groton and Kaitlyn Moore of Pawcatuck won second places in the contest. Pictured above are Kim, Kaitlyn, and Thomas accepting their awards. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Thank You!!

Thanks to all the students who participated in this year's contest, and to the teachers and parents who supported the childrens' efforts, including David Madden, Mrs. Foster, and Mrs. Vogel of Fitch Middle School. The following is a list of the winners and runners-up (in the order received):

Kim Ploof (1st Place)
Tom Franklin (2nd Place)
Kaitlyn Moore (2nd Place)

Runners-Up:
Jenna Moore
Matthew Gionet
Joseph Gionet
Lori DeVirgilio
Stephany Jacome
Eileen Semancik
Zachary Alford
Xavier Day
Deral Murrie
Jessica Lynn Cook
Zac Houle
Justin Griffith
Olivia Balmer
Ben De los Santos
Michael Ryan
Cari Clabaugh
Kyle M.
Amanda Hazelip
Timothy Falkenberg
Keith Pulliam
Marissa Shampine
Chris Higgins
Acacia Rier
Elise Melendez
Andrew Dye
Alexis Uvero
Travis LaBrot
Amanda Guay
Sean Haas
Crystal Caldwell
Brandon Ketcham
Raleigh Aboy
Edward Mendez
Jessica Berg
Keith
Alex M. Pyzalski
Joseph Burgess
Jackey Zimmerman
Justin Roberts
Amanda Bright
Amanda Kearns
Brittney Britt
John Frank
Tyler Gardner
Cory Gosser
Allison Gentry
Jacob Nord
Krystina Wilson
Nicole Webb
Justin J. Dozier
Danielle
Jessica Hill
Tim Cordle
J. Avaaske
Chelsea Raulsome
Alex G.
Drake Myers
William Mueller
Caitlyn
Derik J.
Joe Crippen
Trey Sulich
Michael Schiarone
Amber Tift
Michael Muene
Chris Chiaccio
LaMonica M. Jackson
Mark Crader
Scott Miles
Lesley S.
Brandon Grantier
Tim Libby
Milagros M. Aldoyn
Alex Currer
Garret Sullivan

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