Local Lawmakers Honor Seymour Students

Pictured left to right: State Sen. Eric Berthel, Colin Stewart, Ernie DiStasi Assistant Principal, Adelina Barreira and State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria

 

SEYMOUR- In honor of Women’s History Month, State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria and State Senator Eric Berthel hosted an essay contest for Seymour 6th graders with the theme, “How a Connecticut Woman Made a Contribution to the State and/or Nation and How it Has Influenced Me.”

The winner and runner-up finishers were picked by the teachers at Seymour Middle School and were presented with an official state citation and pin. The winner and runner-up, and who they profiled, are:

First Place – Adelina Barreira – Caroline Maria Hewins

Runner-Up – Colin Stewart – Ella Tambussi Grasso

Derby Public Library to celebrate CT women

DERBY - In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, the Derby Public Library will host

Celebrating 300 Years of Connecticut’s Remarkable Women, at 6:30 p.m. March 31.

This interactive multi-media program presented by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame will bring to life some well-known figures like Ella T. Grasso, Katharine Hepburn, and Marian Anderson, along with some lesser-known heroines like Maria Sanchez, Barbara McClintock, and Hannah Watson.

The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame is an educational outreach organization.
Its mission is to honor publicly the achievement of Connecticut women, preserve their stories, educate the public, and inspire the continued achievements of women and girls.

Ages 12 and up are invited to attend.  Registration is requested.

For information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  



This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.