Old Bridge 4th Grader Wins Statewide Contest From Partnership for A Drug-Free NJ

OLD BRIDGE, NJ — A fourth grader at McDivitt Elementary School in Old Bridge just won the 2025 "Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs" contest, held by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.

The fourth grader is Madison Gunsch, of Old Bridge. Madison designed a winning bookmark that reminds children not to do drugs.

She actually shares the winning title with Adrian Camilo, a student at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Jamesburg.

Open to fourth-grade students across New Jersey, the annual contest encourages children to express healthy, drug-free lifestyle choices through art. Thousands of entries were submitted this year. Their winning designs will be featured on bookmarks distributed throughout the state.

"Adrian and Madison’s artwork stood out for its originality and powerful message, earning them top honors," said Angelo Valente, executive director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. "This contest is a great way to engage students early about the value of making positive choices. Adrian and Madison’s artwork shows they understand the importance of living a drug-free life. They are talented artists, role models and leaders."

For more information about the 2025 Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs Contest, visit drugfreenj.org/4thgradefinalists/