Brooklyn Student wins national ‘Lights On Afterschool’ poster contest
Afterschool programs help children “shine and grow.” That is the message of this year’s poster to promote Lights On Afterschool, the only nationwide rally for afterschool programs. The poster was designed by 10-year-old Rosanie Cazeau, who attends the Children of Promise, NYC afterschool program in Brooklyn. Cazeau’s poster features a tree with leaves that represent many of the activities afterschool programs offer, including: study, play outside, paint, draw, write, math, music, healthy snacks, gym, feel safe, and have fun.
Cazeau’s artwork was selected from thousands of submissions. In addition to having her drawing featured on the official 2013 Lights On Afterschool poster, which will be displayed at thousands of rallies around the country, she will receive a $500 gift certificate from Discount School Supply.
“We are so proud of Rosanie,” said Monique Newton, vice president of programs for Children of Promise, NYC. “She worked a long time on her drawing and we feel that it is a wonderful representation of the comprehensive activities we offer the students in our program. It’s an honor to have her art used for this national event.”