Trumbull Student Essay Contest Winners Honored

TRUMBULL, CT — On Saturday, State Rep. David Rutigliano (R-123) hosted a ceremony to honor the winner and runner-up of the 11th annual House of Representatives Women's History Month Essay Contest at the Fairchild Nichols Memorial Library in Trumbull.

According to a news release provided by House Republicans, in the spirit of March being Women’s History Month, sixth grade students from Trumbull schools submitted essays on the topic "Important Women in Connecticut's History and How Their Contributions to the State and Nation Affect Me."

Each student wrote a 300-word essay on the topic with the focus on one notable Connecticut woman, detailing her life and accomplishments and what those contributions mean to them.

During the ceremony, the winning and runners up students read their winning essays to the audience, sharing what historic woman was important to them.

The following Madison Middle School were honored, according to House Republicans:

Madison Middle School

• First place: Shaan Chhabani (topic: Elinor "Nell" Newman)
• Second place: Aishwarya Maddukuri (topic: Dorothy Hamill)

"This essay contest is one of my favorite legislative events each year," Rutigliano said in a news release. "These two students are great examples for Trumbull. I encourage the kids to keep up their hard work and to continue taking part in great events like these that involve their communities."

The winners were presented with an official state citation from the General Assembly and pin of the Connecticut State Seal in recognition of their accomplishment, according to House Republicans.