Fourth grader Dhruvika Khanna from Central Boulevard Elementary School was recently selected as the third-place winner in the Our Town, Our Environment Poster Contest. The contest was run by Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. All fourth grade students from the Town of Oyster Bay were welcome to take part and create a poster fitting this year’s theme ‘Marine Pollution Solutions.’
Dhruvika’s winning poster featured an aquatic scene with the words “You Can Help the Ocean” in big red letters. Surrounded by colorful images of marine life, she added five ways in which an individual can protect the oceans. For example, using fewer plastic products, cleaning the beach, eating sustainably and more. As a result of her winning submission, Supervisor Saladino, Councilwoman Walsh, and Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato visited Dhruvika’s class on May 2, 2023 to speak further about how to protect the Earth. They also presented Dhruvika with a certificate and together with her class, planted a tree in her honor outside of the school.
Congratulations, Dhruvika!
