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Follow on Google News | Pennsylvania Students Honored for Educating Peers about Underage DrinkingPennsylvania Liquor Control Board Chairman Patrick J. “PJ” Stapleton III, honored more than 40 Pennsylvania students who addressed the dangers of underage drinking by participating in the PLCB annual Alcohol Education Poster Contest.
By: PLCB “Children often face difficult choices as they mature and peer pressure can be a challenge to overcome when it comes to underage alcohol use,” Chairman Stapleton said. “I am so happy to recognize these students for creating unique messages that speak to the dangers associated with underage drinking and I applaud them for taking the initiative to participate and leading their peers by example. We cannot and should not underestimate their impact.” Joined by representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, today’s awards recognize Pennsylvania K-12 students for their artistic representation of the dangers of underage alcohol use and healthy alternatives. Approximately 900 students from across the state participated in this year’s contest and their entries were judged on presentation and message. In the winning poster designs, students focused on the many dangers of alcohol including the legal and physical issues so often overlooked by youth. In addition, many students focused on healthy alternatives to drinking such as exercise and other extra-curricular activities like dance. Since the poster contest began in 1992, approximately 28,000 student entries have been submitted, and thousands more have participated through projects in their school classrooms. The winning posters will be displayed at the Capitol in Harrisburg from May 18th through May 20th. The PLCB will use the artwork to create posters, bookmarks and coloring sheets to share with students throughout the state. For their efforts, students who created the winning entries will receive a savings bond or a certificate signed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett. For more information about the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the annual Alcohol Education Poster Contest, visit www.lcb.state.pa.us. Media contact: Stacey Witalec or Stacy Kriedeman, 717-783-8864 Editor’s Note: A list of contest winners follows:* Allegheny Philip Hooten, 12th grade, PA Distance Learning Charter Armstrong Brianna Martin, 12th grade, Apollo Ridge School District Beaver Alyssa Adams, 7th grade, Ambridge Area School District Bedford Mattie, Bedford School District Blair Kaitlyn Marks, 5th grade, Hollidaysburg Area School District Butler Catherine, 2nd grade, Mars Area School District Luke Harvey, 3rd grade, Mars Area School District Claire Valentine, 4th grade, Mars Area School District Madelyn Chamblin, 2nd grade, Mars Area School District Kiara K., 3rd grade, Mars Area School District Emily Kuntz, 3rd grade, Mars Area School District Allison Lusk, 2nd grade, Mars Area School District Jessica Paul, 2nd grade, Mars Area School District Cambria Charles Kovalchik, 8th grade, Conemaugh Valley School District Lauren O’Farrell, 8th grade, Central Cambria School District Courtney Loughran, 5th grade, Cambria Heights School District Christie Tang, 8th grade, Richland School District Anjie Yang, 10th grade, Richland School District Ellie Compton, 10th grade, Richland School District Salena Moran, 8th grade, Richland School District Chester Meghan Reynolds, 11th grade, Homeschool Cumberland Jocelyn B., Mechanicsburg Area School District Dauphin Konner Walker, Kindergarten, Upper Dauphin School District Kiarah Barge, 1st grade, Upper Dauphin School District Keira Fulkroad, 1st grade, Upper Dauphin School District Lena Harner, 1st grade, Upper Dauphin School District Reagan Little, 4th grade, Upper Dauphin School District Miranda Lubold, 2nd grade, Upper Dauphin School District Lackawanna Sean Ritter, 11th grade, Riverside School District Lawrence David Kopp, 7th grade, Mohawk Area School District Lehigh Conley H., 6th grade, Parkland School District Taras Hrycenko, 10th grade, Allentown School District Montgomery Sara Rocchino, 4th grade, Colonial School District Shreya Bhutani, 5th grade, Colonial School District Philadelphia Julianne Blank, 7th grade, Philadelphia Archdiocese Brielle Elliott, 7th grade, Philadelphia School District Emily Potenza, 7th grade, Philadelphia Archdiocese Washington Mark Frazee II, 5th grade, Washington School District Krista Lebar, 4th grade, Washington School District Tyler Livingood, 5th grade, Washington School District York Abigail Tabachini, 2nd grade, Northeastern York School District No County Listed Carol F., 11th grade, Bald Eagle Area Alyssa Kephart, 12th grade, Weatherly Area Gaelin, 2nd grade, Central Bucks School District Gina V., Philadelphia School District Caleb, Indiana Area School District *Some identifying information has been withheld by family request End
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