The Clarkson Historical Society held a handwriting contest for area schools as part of the “Campaign for Cursive” worldwide movement promoting cursive writing instruction in public schools. The campaign is sponsored by the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation which designated January 23 as National Handwriting Day. On January 23, the historical society declared the contest winners at an event held in the historic Clarkson Academy. With over 70 entries, nine winners from six different schools were chosen.
Winners in the grades 4 and 5 category: 1st place Tamsin Spiller (Hill School, Brockport), 2nd Emma Lenhard (Quest School, Hilton), 3rd Genia Abbey (Sheridan Elementary, Clarence Center).
Winners in the grades 6, 7, 8 categories: 1st place tie Auburn Schwartzmeyer (Byron-Bergen Jr. High) and Christina Bishop (Oliver Middle School, Brockport), 3rd Hannah VanSkiver (Byron-Bergen Jr. High).
Winners in the High School category: 1st place Breeana Hagberg (Holley High School), 2nd Madeline Rowley (Holley High School), 3rd Garrett Sando (Byron-Bergen Sr. High).
