May 24, 2006

The Quonset Air Museum (www.TheQAM.org)
North Kingstown, RI

North Kingstown Students Win “What Memorial Day Means to Me” Essay Contest

Four students from the Davisville Middle School and Quidnesset Elementary won the “What Memorial Day Means to Me” essay contest sponsored by the Quonset Air Museum. As part of the Museum’s ongoing educational programs, Brand Kaplan, 6th grade, Alyssa Powers, 6th grade, Jessica Still, 6th grade, and Randall Minogue, 5th grade were awarded with the opportunity to be passengers in the Museum’s “Ranger” helicopter float during the Memorial Day Parade in Wickford where they could be recognized for their achievement.

Over 50 students from Ms. Signore’s, Ms. White’s, and Ms. Barry’s classes at Davisville Middle School, and Ms. Farri’s class from Quidnesset Elementary participated. The winning essays will be on display through the month of June at the Quonset Air Museum, and all the essays will be kept there in a binder, available for viewing.

The Museum intends to hold this contest, again, next year.