(photo) Greater Danbury Student Essayists Honored By Sen. McLachlan, Union Savings Bank

Sen. Michael McLachlan and Union Savings Bank presented National Women’s History Month Essay Contest Awards to area students in a Mar. 29 ceremony at Danbury City Hall.

Students from public and parochial elementary schools in the greater Danbury area participated in the contest by submitting an essay about a woman of influence.

“At Union Savings Bank, we strongly support youth education programs throughout greater Danbury,” said Union Savings Bank Director of Community Relations Michele Martin. “This essay contest brings area schools, students, teachers and parents together in a collaborative effort which encourages children to research and write about influential and inspiring Connecticut women. We’re proud to support the contest and we congratulate the winners and runners-up for their very thoughtful efforts.”

“The students’ essays were engaging and informative,” Sen. McLachlan said. “We are very proud of them. Many thanks to Union Savings Bank for donating the contest prizes. Without their generosity, this event would not be possible.”

Attached photo: Sen. Michael McLachlan and Union Savings Bank presented National Women’s History Month Essay Contest Awards to area students in a Mar. 29 ceremony at Danbury City Hall. Left to right: Stephen Siguenza (Union Savings Bank), Vincent DiGilio (Union Savings Bank), Alyssa Ferrucci (St. Joseph School), Bianca Champion (Broadview Middle School), Joseph Falcao (St. Gregory the Great School), Amisha Malkani (Bethel Middle School), Jacqueline Malanga (New Fairfield Middle School), Pedro Reis (St. Peter School), Sen. McLachlan.