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Junior Scholastic Mapman Contest Winner

Ms. Julie Craig’s 6th grade geography class participated in the Junior Scholastic Mapman contest.  Junior Scholastic challenged its readers to utilize map skills to figure out the destination of Mapman.  Then the students researched that location and created a map of the country including elements from the nation’s past and present life.  

Congratulations to Elizabeth Budnick for being awarded a runner-up spot in Junior Scholastic’s “Can You Find Mapman?” contest.  Ellie was one of 25 students, out of over 1,500 entries from 33 states, to receive this distinguished honor. Elizabeth’s entry correctly located Mapman’s destination of Portugal.  Her map highlights Pena Palace as well as other elements portraying the history and culture of Portugal.  Junior Scholastic especially appreciated Ellie’s pop-up technique portraying these key elements. Elizabeth as well as the other winners are recognized for their work in the May 2024 issue of Junior Scholastic magazine. 

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