SENATOR BRUNO HONORS WINNERS OF ESSAY CONTEST

Senator Bruno met with Krista Jevons, a senior at Rensselaer High School and Neil Rodigro-Kelley, a senior at Spring Hill Waldorf School in Saratoga Springs who were winners of an essay contest.

Tuesday, April 16, 2002

Senator Joseph L. Bruno today honored two local students for winning an essay contest sponsored by the Local NYS League of Women Voters. The topic of the essay was increasing citizen participation in government.

"Krista Jevons and Neil Rodigro-Kelley have displayed great leadership and are excellent role models for their fellow classmates," said Senator Bruno. "Their insight on participation in government is admirable and they should be proud of their accomplishments."

The students are Krista Jevons, a senior at Rensselaer High School and Neil Rodigro-Kelley a senior at Spring Hill Waldorf School in Saratoga Springs. They were invited to Albany to attend the Local NYS League of Women Voters "Students Inside Albany Conference".

In addition to attending the conference, local winners will have their essays judged at the state level on Wednesday, April 17. The winner will receive $3,000.

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