An Oak Grove Montessori Elementary and Preschool student was recently recognized as a winner of the 5th Annual Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) Dream Big! Competition.
Sarah Ney, a kindergartner, was awarded a $300 contribution to a Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) direct-sold 529 college savings plan, according to a news release.
State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier, Trustee for CHET, said it was challenging to pick this year's winners.
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“We were impressed with the heartfelt essays and expressive artwork that our talented young entrants produced for this year’s competition," she said in a prepared statement.
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