Kumon Announces Winners of the “I dream to be…” Art Contest
More than 6,000 Students Submitted Artwork Highlighting Career Aspirations
TEANECK, N.J. (January 16, 2013) – Kumon North America announces the winners of its first ever “I dream to be…” Art Contest. The four grand-prize winners, whose ages range from six to 15, aspire to be a pediatrician, marine biologist, author, and scientist/artist. More than 6,000 American and Canadian students submitted original artwork reflecting their dream career. Kumon also selected 12 finalists who will receive a $100 gift card, along with a keepsake plaque featuring their artwork.
The grand-prize winners, along with two family members, are invited on an all-expense-paid trip to Kumon’s state-of-the-art printing facility in Hebron, Kentucky, to learn how the Kumon worksheets are created, and view first-edition copies limited-edition folders featuring their artwork. The budding artists will also tour the Contemporary Arts Center in nearby Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Teachers are recommending students who can benefit from Kumon’s instruction and, with parent involvement, are making the enrichment center an official partner in the learning process.
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