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May 2007 Press Releases
May 14-21 is High School Voter Registration Week - May 14, 2007 Secretary of State Deb Markowitz kicks off High School Voter Registration Week.
Vermont Secretary of State Deb Markowitz to
Honor 2007 Poster & Essay Award Winners at a State House Ceremony -
May 17, 2007
2007 Poster and Essay Contest Winners
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Contact: Missy Shea
May 14, 2007
Secretary of State Deb Markowitz calls on Vermont High Schools to register every student who has turned 18 years old. Montpelier. Today, Secretary of State Deb Markowitz kicked off High School Voter Registration Week. Secretary Markowitz said, “Vermont’s High School Voter Registration Week, May 14-21, was established to encourage Vermont’s high schools to register their 18 year olds to vote before they leave school.” Voter registration activities will take place in some high schools during this week, and others will use this week to schedule graduation day registration drives. Markowitz said, “I applaud the efforts of our high school teachers and administrators to ensure that every Vermont student understands the importance of participating in the political process. Registering students to vote during High School Voter Registration Week is critical to ensuring that our young people vote.” Secretary of Markowitz said: “Students find it difficult to register while away at college, the military, or while working. We know from experience that Vermont’s young people are more likely to vote if they register before they leave high school. We hope many students take advantage of this chance to be registered and ready for the next election.” For more information about this program contact Missy Shea at 802-828-1296 or visit the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.govotevermont.com ### | |
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Grades May 17, 2007 Contact: Missy Shea
Vermont Secretary of State Deb Markowitz to Montpelier. Today, Secretary of State Deb Markowitz will honor the winners of the 2007 Vermont Secretary of State’s Poster and Essay Contest by treating them to a rare viewing of the original Vermont Constitution. In addition to being granted an up-close look at the constitution, the contest winners and their classes will be Secretary Markowitz’s guests on a tour of the Vermont State House and the Vermont Historical Society. At noon in an award ceremony in the State House cafeteria, the winning students will be presented with a certificate and a $100 prize donated to each student's classroom to spend on civics education. "It was very difficult to select winners from the many fine essays and creative posters we received," stated Secretary Markowitz. "This program is a great way to get younger students thinking about their state and its history, while encouraging older students to examine the nature of self governance and its importance in a free society," said Markowitz. The Vermont Secretary of State’s Poster and Essay Contest is held in an effort to promote awareness of Vermont history, the Vermont Constitution, and the importance of democracy among students in Grades K-12. Over 200 Vermont students participated in the contest by submitting posters or essays. The winning posters and essays may be viewed on the Secretary of State’s Kids Page website at www.sec.state.vt.us The winners in each of the categories are as follows: Grades K-2: Official Vermont Symbols Poster Contest
Winner:
Honorable Mention:
Grades 3-5: Vermont History Poster Contest
Co-Winners:
Honorable Mention: Grades 6-8 Essay Contest
Winner:
Honorable Mention:
#30# May 17, 2007 Contact: Missy Shea
Vermont Secretary of State Deb Markowitz Montpelier. Today, Secretary of State Deb Markowitz honored the winners of the 2007 Vermont Secretary of State’s Poster and Essay Contest by treating them to a rare viewing of the original Vermont Constitution. In addition to being granted an up-close look at the constitution, the contest winners and their classes were Secretary Markowitz’s guests on a tour of the Vermont State House and the Vermont Historical Society. During an award ceremony, the winning students were presented with a certificate and a $100 prize donated to each student's classroom to spend on civics education materials. "It was very difficult to select winners from the many fine essays and creative posters we received," stated Secretary Markowitz. "This program is a great way to get younger students thinking about their state and its history, while encouraging older students to examine the nature of self governance and its importance in a free society," said Markowitz. The Vermont Secretary of State’s Poster and Essay Contest is held as an effort to promote awareness of Vermont history, the Vermont Constitution, and the importance of democracy among students in Grades K-12. Over 200 Vermont students participated in the contest by submitting posters or essays. The winning posters and essays may be viewed on the Secretary of State’s Kids Page website at www.sec.state.vt.us The winners in each of the categories are as follows: Grades K-2: Official Vermont Symbols Poster Contest
Winner:
Honorable Mention:
Grades 3-5: Vermont History Poster Contest
Co-Winners:
Honorable Mention: Grades 6-8 Essay Contest
Winner:
Honorable Mention:
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