FORUM'S ESSAY, POSTER CONTEST WINNERS HONORED.Byline: Daily News SANTA CLARITA Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, - Winners of the city of Santa Clarita's Human Relations human relations npl → relaciones fpl humanas Forum's annual essay and poster contest were honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. at an award recognition ceremony held Feb. 28. Elementary, junior and high school students had submitted essays and posters for this year's theme. Students in grades 1-6 were asked to ``Tell about a time when you or your friends helped someone who was different from you feel accepted.'' Students in grades 7-12 were asked to ``Write about a social gathering where tolerance and caring were demonstrated by you or someone else.'' This year, 27 students were recognized in four age categories at the ceremony, receiving up to $100 in cash prize awards. ``The annual essay and poster contest is a terrific way to help reach out to students and teach them about acceptance and cultural diversity.'' said Dianna Boone Boone. 1 City (1990 pop. 25,186), seat of Boone co., central Iowa, on the Des Moines River; inc. 1865. It is a railroad and industrial center with plants making machinery, steel fabrications, and plastic signs. , the city's Human Relations Forum coordinator. ``We were thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to have received 380 entries this year.'' CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: (color) Winners in the annual essay and poster contest sponsored by the Santa Clarita Human Relations Forum proudly display their awards, which were handed out at a ceremony on Feb. 28. Box: TOLERANCE PAYS OFF FOR KIDS |
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