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Webb invites students to submit poetry, artwork for Thanksgiving

Webb invites students to submit poetry, artwork for Thanksgiving

Webb delivers an announcement Photo: Saga Communications/Senator Lea Webb/Facebook


BINGHAMTON, NY (607NewsNow) — Senator Lea Webb is encouraging students to reflect on gratitude.

Webb is launching her Thanksgiving Day Celebration Program. It invites students from kindergarten through grade 12 to submit poetry, essays, or artwork about what they’re thankful for.

Submissions are due at this link by Nov. 21. All submissions will be published on the senator’s website.

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