Economics Poster Contest
2011 State Winners
Over 2,500 students from 51 schools drew entries for the 6 regional contests. Sixty-seven teachers participated this year. At the conclusion of regional judging, each regional competition submitted their top 24 entries for judging at the state level. From these entries, 12 winners were selected, along with 34 honorable mention entries.
A 2012 12-month calendar of the twelve state winning drawings is made possible by funding from DeVry Foundation. Contact Econ Illinois for information about the calendars.
Award Reception for NIU Center for Economic Education winners
On May 18, a reception was held for award-winning students in Naperville Districts 203 and 204. Students, teachers and parents gathered at the NIU Naperville Campus to celebrate the achievements of more than twenty students and eight teachers. See the photo album.
2011 State Winners
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East Lake Academy, Lake Forest. John Stack, teacher. Mia D, 8th grade. Scarcity |
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Germantown Hills Middle School, Metamora. Terry Vaughn, teacher. Emily V, 6th grade. Productive Resources |
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Holy Ghost School, Wood Dale. Rose Kaspar, teacher. Jaclyn D, 8th grade. Opportunity Cost |
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Illinois School, Park Forest. Linda Green and Stephanie Healy, teachers. Joyce L, 5th grade. Producers and Consumers |
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Joseph Gary Elementary, Chicago. Deborah Zeilner, teacher. Alan H, 8th grade. Productive Resources |
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Meadow Ridge Elementary, Orland Park. Lauren Musielewicz, teacher. Victoria M, 4th grade. Goods and Services |
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Nathan Hale Elementary, Chicago. Cyndi Rickman-Williams, teacher. Alicia M, 8th grade. Specialization |
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Spring Brook Elementary, Naperville. Kerry DiFusco, teacher. Joyce Z, 5th grade. Scarcity |
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St Jacob Elementary, St Jacob. Shirley Schmitt, teacher. Brooke R, 5th grade. Opportunity Cost |
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St James School, Arlington Heights. Mary Welk, teacher. Dana L, 7th grade. Producers and Consumers |
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Thomas Middle School, Arlington Heights. Danielle Schuh, teacher. Jenna A, 6th grade. Specialization |
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White Eagle Elementary, Naperville. Sharon Phares, teacher. Jaisnav R, 1st grade. Goods and Services |