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SPCA AWARDS STUDENTS FOR OUTSTANDING ARTISTIC AND WRITTEN PIECES
Thursday, April 3, 2008
By: Gina Browning, Director of Public Relations, 716-629-3505
Twenty-Six Students in First through Eighth Grades Receive Awards
Last night, representatives of the SPCA Serving Erie County handed out awards to the student winners of the SPCA’s 115th annual School Contest for Posters and Creative Writing. Awards and prizes were presented to the students by special guest Anne Neville, staff reporter at the Buffalo News, and noted animal-lover!
"I expected the winners of the SPCA's 115th annual Poster and Essay Contest to be intelligent and creative, which they were," said Neville. "But I was most impressed by their deep caring for all kinds of animals -- from Crystal the crab to wild birds, from their dogs (which they named) to cows, horses and even the mules that pulled boats along the Erie Canal."
The reception was held in the SPCA's 205 Ensminger Road, Tonawanda auditorium, which was filled to capacity with winners and their proud families.
This year's student winners are:
2008 Poster Winners
Division 1
First Place: Lauren Chadwick, Grade 2, Kaegebein Elementary
Second Place: Nicole Finn, Grade 2, St. Stephens School
Third Place: Sarah Jiva, Grade 2, Nativity of Mary School
Division 2
First Place: Rachel Colan, Grade 3, St. Stephen School
Second Place: Joelle Cianciosa, Grade 4, Elmwood Franklin School
Third Place: Isabelle Schlehr, Grade 3, Elmwood Franklin School
Division 3
First Place: Elise Miller, Grade 5, St. Bernadette School
Second Place: Amara O’Connell, Grade 5, Lindberg Elementary
Third Place: Caroline Hogan, Grade 6, Elmwood Franklin School
Division 4
First Place: Trevor Sacilowski, Grade 8, Home Instructed
Second Place: Katie Niedzielski, Grade 7, Maryvale Middle School
2008 Creative Writing Winners
Division 1
First Place: Brendan Trapper, Grade 2,  Nativity of Mary School
Second Place: Nia Morse, Grade 2, St. Stanislaus School
Third Place: Alexis Cacciatore, St. Christopher School
Division 2
First Place: Kaylee Barker, Grade 3, Woodrow Wilson School
Second Place: Sharon Bailey, Woodrow Wilson School
Third Place: Joseph Leonarczyk, Grade 3, Woodrow Wilson School and
Noah Brundin, Grade 3, St. Marks School
Division 3
First Place: Elizabeth Hagerty, Grade 5, St. Marks School
Second Place: Alexandra Cutting, Grade 5, Kaegebein Elementary
Third Place: Jessica Henrikson, Grade 6, Mary Queen of Angels School
Division 4
First Place: Taylor March, Grade 7, St. Stanislaus School
Second Place: Cody Wargo, Grade 8, St. Joseph’s School
Third Place: Elizabeth Szczupak, Grade 7, St. Stanislaus School
** Of the student winners, four students generously donated to the SPCA their cash prizes: special thanks to Alexia Cacciatore, Alexandra Cutting, Cody Wargo,
and Amara O'Connell! **
SPECIAL AWARDS
Anderson/ Lowe Award: Katie-Grace White, Grade 6, St. Stephens School
Stevens/ Barrett Award: Emily Sullivan, Cleveland Hill Middle School
Judy Silver Humane Educator of the Year: Kathy Sorce
 "Seeing what's in the hearts of these children concerning their love for animals is thrilling," says SPCA Humane Education Director Beth Shapiro. "This contest gives them the opportunity to express something through writing or drawing that they may not be able to communicate any other way. It truly gives us insight as to what we can expect from future generations, and year after year, we are encouraged."
Also encouraging is the level of interest in our adoptable animals by cermony guests! Mikey, a 5-year-old hound mix, was adopted during the cookies and punch reception following the awards ceremony, and went home with Debbie and David of Buffalo, aunt and uncle of Elizabeth Szczupak, a St. Stanislaus school winner (see photo).
For advance notice on next year's contest, and to receive other information on special SPCA Humane Education programs, remember to register as a Pack Member with YourSPCA.org (just click this link), and select Humane Education as one of your special interests.
For details on the SPCA Humane Education Department , please contact Shapiro at 716-629-3515.
Congratulations to all students who entered this year's contest! The SPCA is extremely proud of your efforts!
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