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AUBURN — Three students and two classes at Washburn Elementary School won prizes in a coloring and poster contest focusing on fire prevention, sponsored by the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club.
The contest was part of a program sponsored by the by the club in partnership with the school.
Members of the club collected student entries and selected the submissions that best captured the importance of adhering to fire safety procedures, according to a news release. Rotary members were invited by Principal Andrew Bard and his staff to an assembly to announce the winners and award the prizes.
The winners of the coloring contest were Kaida Gatcomb, kindergarten; Angelina Tardif, first grade; Jenna Powell, second grade. The winners of the class posters were Caroline Tufts’ class, grade 4, and Genevieve Ricard’s class, grade 5/6.
Rotarians Lorraine Bard and Peter Arsenault accompanied Monica Millhime, Rotary president, to congratulate students. All of the winners received a gift certificate, thanks to a Rotary partnership with Sam’s Italian Foods.
“Supporting literacy and adopting Washburn School was one of our top priorities as a Rotary Club this year,” said Millhime. “Students were engaged and welcoming during our presentation and we look forward to future endeavors with the students and staff at Washburn.”
PHOTO: Fire prevention safety awards were presented recently to Washburn Elementary School student winners. From left, Washburn Elementary School Principal Andrew Bard, winners Kaida Gatcomb, Angelina Tardiff and Jenna Powell, and Rotarians Lorraine Bard and Peter Arsenault. (Monica Millhime photo)
