Greater Danbury Essayists Honored by Union Savings Bank, Sen. McLachlan

State Sen. Michael McLachlan (far left) and Union Savings Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Marie T. O’Neill (far right) honored local student essayists in an April 30 ceremony at Broadview Middle School. The student winners in the Union Savings Bank National Women’s History Month Essay Contest were, from left to right: Jillian Ramey, Bethel Middle School, Colleen McCann, St. Gregory the Great, Jamison Nolan, St. Joseph School, Gabby D’Ostilio, Rogers Park Middle, Joshua Castagne, St. Peter-Sacred Heart, Christina DaSilva, St. Mary School

State Sen. Michael McLachlan (far left) and Union Savings Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Marie T. O’Neill (far right) honored local student essayists in an April 30 ceremony at Danbury City Hall. Students earning runner-up honors in the Union Savings Bank National Women’s History Month Essay Contest were, from left to right: Jillian Paulin, Bethel Middle School, Avery Jarboe, St. Joseph School, Emily Marcone, St. Mary School, Christopher Cabrera, St. Peter-Sacred Heart School

In an April 30 ceremony at Broadview Middle School, Sen. Michael McLachlan and Union Savings Bank presented National Women’s History Month Essay Contest Awards to area students.

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.

“The research conducted by these students was excellent and their writing is top-notch,” Sen. McLachlan said. “We are very proud of them. Encouraging our young people to be effective communicators is a crucial component of their education. Many thanks to Union Savings Bank for donating the contest prizes. Without their generosity, this event would not have been possible.”

“At Union Savings Bank, we strongly support youth education programs throughout greater Danbury,” said Union Savings Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Marie T. O’Neill. “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.”