East Islip Sixth Grader Wins Earth Day Poster Contest

East Islip NY

30 April, 2021

1:34 AM

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Press release from East Islip School District: April 30, 2021 East Islip Middle School sixth grader Angelena Smith was named the first-place winner of the grade 5-8 category in the Town of Islip's Virtual Earth Day Poster Contest. The school was awarded a $250 gift card to Barnes and Noble, while Smith received a Nook tablet as a prize. A member of the middle school's Art Service Club and Craft Club, Smith was recognized at an Earth Day ceremony on April 22, hosted by Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter at Islip Town Hall. "Angelena is a very bright and creative student, and I'm very proud of her accomplishments," said art teacher Joy Taylor. "Congratulations on this very well-deserved award." This press release was produced by East Islip School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.