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2021 Gambling Awareness Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our poster contest!

Contest theme “The House Always Wins.

High School Winners

1st Place: Jazmyn Borrilez- Grade 10
2nd Place: Nevin Rettew – Grade 10
3rd Place: Marina Lauer – Grade 10

Middle School Winners

1st Place: Emma Strunk – Grade 9
2nd Place: Mia Yarosz – Grade 9
3rd Place: Amelia Brower – Grade 9

 

About the Contest

The contest is sponsored by the Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) in recognition of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

The contest was open to all Berks County students in grades 3 through 12, including cyber-schooled and home-schooled youth, as well as to Berks County senior citizens ages 60 and up.

Prizes will be awarded to all winners, including gift cards worth up to $100, Reading Fightin’ Phils tickets and recognition online. In addition, the first place winners of the poster contest will have their artwork displayed on billboards around Berks County.

Learn more about Problem Gambling Awareness Month

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