Statewide Winners

Third Annual Sweatfree Schools Poster Contest, 2001-2002

The Sweatfree Schools Poster Contest is sponsored by the New York State Labor-Religion Coalition with underwriting from New York State United Teachers. The Coalition congratulates over 530 students whose posters were selected to represent their schools. We celebrate the learning each entry demonstrates in responding to the theme, "We can make a difference; say NO to child labor and sweatshops."

FIRST PLACE WINNERS each receive a $1000 US Savings Bond from New York State United Teachers

Grades 10-12—David Agbodji. Teacher: Marilyn Militscher, Christopher Columbus High School, NY, NY

Grades 7-9—Joseph Dedalto. Teacher: Kelly Manno, Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, Central Valley, NY

Grades 4-6—Syed Faraaz Salik. Teacher: Joanne Casella, Casmir Pulaski School, Yonkers, NY

Grades K-3—Jenna Theall. Teacher: Ms Gorsky, Gansevoort School, Rome, NY

SECOND PLACE WINNERS each receive a $500 US Savings Bond from New York State United Teachers

Grades 10-12—Nate Ten. Teacher: Susan Chlystun, Poughkeepsie High School, Poughkeepsie, NY

Grades 7-9—Mari Figueiredo. Teacher: Mary Pat O'Brien-Kiely, Our Lady of Mercy High School, Rochester, NY

Grades 4-6—Colin Iorio. Teacher: Mrs. Cossman, Signal Hill Middle School, Dix Hills, NY

Grades K-3—Amy Bilodeau. Teacher: Daniel Redori, Maplewood School, Huntington Station, NY

The New York State Labor-Religion Coalition is a human rights organization focusing on workplace issues, especially those that affect low-wage workers and their families. For more information about the New York Sweatfree Schools Poster Contest and the Sweatfree Schools Campaign, call 518/ 213-6000, ext. 6294.