Sponsored by the Allentown Philatelic Society, celebrating its 100th anniversary, and in partnership with the Allentown School District Foundation and the Allentown Art Museum

Ceremony: Saturday, June 3, 2023, Allentown Art Museum, 1-3 pm

Participating judges:

  • David Altrichter, Allentown Philatelic Society
  • Julie Ambrose, Executive Director, Allentown School District Foundation
  • Barbara Edwards, Allentown Philatelic Society
  • Vicki Newhard, Administrator, Allentown School District Foundation
  • Chris Potash, Marketing Manager, Allentown Art Museum
  • Matina Rabert, Allentown School District
  • Susan L. Williams, Executive Director (2015-2021), Allentown School District Foundation
  • Helen Yanovitch, Senior Graphic Designer

Contest winners (and their teachers):

Elementary (K-5)

  1. Shark, by Josmely Santana, Grade 5, Jefferson, Ms. Rhoads
  2. Swan, by Jayliana Thomas, Grade 5, Sheridan, Ms. Kleppinger/Ms. Sterner
  3. Squid, by Falisha Briggs, Grade 5, Brig. Gen. Anna Mae Hays, Mrs. DeTurk

Middle School (6-8)

  1. Black Panther, by Brooklyn Rubero, Grade 8, Harrison-Morton, Mrs. Landis
  2. Palmchat, by Nevaeh Thomas, Grade 8, Harrison-Morton
  3. Butterflies, by Leah Triunfel Garcia, Grade 6, Newcomer Academy, Ms. Ferreira

High School (9-12)

  1. Arrow Birds, by Alexandria Ramirez, Grade 11, William Allen, Ms. Berger
  2. American Mink, by Morgan Jackowski, Grade 10, Louis E. Dieruff, Mrs. Karol
  3. Sea Turtles, by Jada Culbreath, Grade 10, Louis E. Dieruff, Mrs. Karol

Honorable Mention (K-5)

  • Wildlife Montage, by Valerie Alarcon, Ritter, Grade 5, Ms. Nacci/Ms. Kleppinger
  • Racoon, by Jariel Albino, Grade 3, Ritter, Ms. Nemes/Ms. Kleppinger
  • Owl, by Mildagie Bonilla, Grade 4, Muhlenberg Ms. O’Brien
  • Owl, by Aluim Fenneina, Grade 5, Jefferson, Miss Rankins
  • Butterfly, by Imer Nunez-Rivera, Grade 5, Jefferson, Mrs. Rhoads
  • Butterflies, by Priscila Perez, Grade 4, Muhlenberg, Ms. O’Brien
  • Bird, by Tyshan Riddick, Grade 4, Muhlenberg, Mrs. Craig
  • Rabbit, by Zoey Rodriguez, Grade 3, Muhlenberg, Ms. Bednarski
  • Butterfly, by Isabella Sosa, Grade 4, Muhlenberg, Mrs. Craig
  • Dog, by Kailey Stewart, Grade 4, Muhlenberg, Mrs. Craig
  • Kitty Cat, by Zoey Stocker, Grade 3, Muhlenberg, Mrs. Emberger
  • Lion, by Alina Tarafa, Grade 5, Jefferson, Mr. Giorlando
  • Racoons, by Yamileth Carmona Tejada, Grade 2, Sheridan, Mr. Hydro/Ms. Kleppinger
  • Wildlife Montage, by Arabella Thalassinos, Grade 5, Ritter, Ms. Nacci/Ms. Kleppinger

Honorable Mention (6-8)

  • Shark, by Allan Esteven Cediel Cruz, Grade 6, Newcomer Academy, Ms. Ferreira
  • Dog Montage, by Yehoshuah Colia Lopez, Grade 6, Newcomer Academy, Ms. Ferreira
  • Bird Montage, by Amani Mahmoud, Grade 6, Newcomer Academy, Ms. Ferreira
  • Cat Montage, by Tatiana Montoya Marquez, Grade 6, Newcomer Academy, Ms. Ferreira

Honorable Mention (9-12)

  • Python, by Matthew Canfield, Grade 10, Dieruff, Mrs. Karol
  • Husky, by Anabella Florentino, Grade 12, Dieruff, Mr. Draper
  • Moose Montage, by Yaniel Fonseca, Grade 11, Dieruff, Mrs. Karol/Mr. Draper
  • Fox, by Jaden Gomez, Grade 11, William Allen, Mrs. Rabenold
  • Otters, by Ayden Hernandez, Grade 11, Dieruff, Mrs. Karol
  • Griffin, by John Kingsley, Grade 10, William Allen, Ms. Berger
  • Peacock Montage, by Mia Monet, Grade 11, Dieruff, Mrs. Karol
  • Koala Montage, by Jessica Nunez, Grade 12, Dieruff, Mrs. Karol
  • Parrot, by Valerie Nunez, Grade 10, William Allen, Ms. Berger
  • Wolf, by Eddy Pena, Grade 11, William Allen, Mrs. Rabenold
  • Goldfinches, by Chris Sallit, Grade 12, Dieruff, Mrs. Karol

Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk proclaimed May 8, 2023, as “Allentown Philatelic Society Day.”
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