Hamilton High School announced the winners of its American Education Week poster contest.
Alyssa Cardini, grade 11, took first place and received a $100 savings bond. Yer Xiong, grade 10, took second place and received a $50 savings bond, and Morgan Land, grade 10, took third and received a $25 savings bond.
The theme was “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility,” and the winning posters are on display in the school cafeteria. The contest is open to students enrolled in art, technology, business and graphic design classes. Winners were selected by school office staff and administrators.
American Education Week was founded in 1921 by the National Education Association to raise public awareness of the importance of education. This year’s American Education Week was November 13-19.
Hamilton High School is located at W220 N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex.