Seymour Pumpkin Festival scholarships announced

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Pumpkin Festival Association announces its annual scholarship winners. The 2012 scholarship recipients are Alexander Barton and Alexander Zygmunt of Seymour.

Alexander Barton is a graduate of Seymour High School and the son of Scott and Kim Barton. He plans to attend either Springfield College or Western New England University and major in Sports Management.

Alexander Zygmunt is a graduate of The Sound School in New Haven and the son of Cosimir and Dina Zygmunt. He plans to attend University of Rhode Island and major in Aquaculture and Fisheries.

The annual scholarships are given in honor of past member Adeline Tripp and they are awarded to students who are involved in their local community and give of themselves.

This year's Pumpkin Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at French Memorial Park.
The festival raindate will be Sept. 30.

On festival day the park will be full of unique arts and crafts, with hundreds of vendors expected to attend.
There will also be food, rides, and children’s contests. Admission is free.
No vehicle traffic, pets, or bikes are allowed in the park on festival day to help insure the safety of families attending the festival.

Any questions may be directed to the Seymour Pumpkin Festival Association at:
pumpkinfestivalbooth@hotmail.com.