RMLD Student Art Contest Winners Honored

Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) recently honored 33 students from 11 local elementary
schools in Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield for their winning entries into RMLD’s annual art contest. Award ceremonies were held on Jan. 11 and 18 at RMLD’s office in Reading. Awards were presented by RMLD’s General Manager and members of the Board of Commissioners.

For the contest, third and fourth grade students were asked to design a poster demonstrating their knowledge of topics presented in an educational video produced by RMLD. The video covered electricity basics, electrical safety, and energy conservation during peak periods, which is also referred to as “shredding the peak.” Peak periods are times of high usage when the price of electricity is at its highest, and when the more inefficient and environmental impacting generators are called into action.

A first, second, and third-place winner was selected from each participating school based on the artwork and message. Each winning student was awarded a Barnes and Noble gift card, and each participating school was awarded a gift certificate for school supplies. The winning entries will be displayed at RMLD’s office for the remainder of the school year.

RMLD would like to thank the teachers and faculty at participating schools for their continued partnership in this important educational initiative.

A full list of the winners and photos from the award ceremonies may be found on the RMLD website.

Front Row (from left to right): Winning Students Rachel Duval of North Reading, Lillian King of Wilmington, Naomi Barber of North Reading, Ronin Uftring of Wilmington, Tiana Sigel of North Reading, and Joseph Foiadelli of North Reading; Middle Row (from left to right): Winning Students Nicole Botte of Wilmington, Giovanna Queiroz of Wilmington, Harshini Gopinath of North Reading, Evelyn Schomp of North Reading, Conor Burns of Wilmington, Miriana Bornstein of North Reading, and Maxwell Mathews of North Reading; Back Row (from left to right): Winning Student Olivia Saragosa of Wilmington, RMLD Commissioner Tom O’Rourke, RMLD Chair of the Board Commissioners Phil Pacino, and RMLD General Manager Coleen O’Brien.