Last June, fourth graders from Downey schools participated in the Downey Association of Realtors’ Realtor Community Relations Poster Contest, with the theme “What Home & Family Means to Me.” Five winners were chosen, and four came from St. Raymond’s School, including first place, which qualified the school to win $1,000. Each student, now in fifth grade, won $20 or $50 gift cards.

Front row, from left: Hanna Campbell (second place), Sebastian Aceves (fourth place), Savannah Olmos (first place) and Alexa Briones (fifth place). Back row: Rowena Dominguez (chairperson), Mireya Ruiz (DAOR president), Jason Cierpiszewski (DAOR president-elect) and Mark Nuno, St. Raymond’s president. Not pictured is third place winner Isabella Cruz from Kirkwood Christian Schools.

The posters are on display at the Downey City Library.

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Published: Oct. 9, 2014 - Volume 13 - Issue 26