2015 Be Money Wi$e Poster Contest, submitted by Ms. Baker

2015 Be Money Wi$e Poster Contest

Each year the State Treasure's office and the VT Bankers Association have a poster contest to celebrate April as financial literacy month.  The poster is judged on expressing the theme, artwork, content, and creativity.  The theme of this year’s contest was, “To Build a Money Plan, I will . . .”   The State Treasurer will recognize the student poster contest winners at an April 9thceremony. Students placing first in each division win a $100 cash prize and their school a $100 cash prize.

When I spoke with the contact from the treasurer's office, she told me that WCS artists have really outdone themselves.  She stated that WCS artists showed perseverance and grit.  She said that it was obvious that our students read directions, understood the theme, and pushed themselves.

3 honorable mention students:

Varsha Karthikeyen Swift 7th grader (note: she recently moved out west)

Grace Koutras (Voyager 6th grader)

Abby Niquette (Equinox 4th grader)

Elementary School division:

3rd place - Karina Bushweller - Equinox 4th grader

2nd place - Griffin Cote - Swift 5th grader

Middle School division:

FIRST PLACE- Maggie Warren - Harbor 7th grader