Alissa Der Kazarian of Rutland, Mass., was recently honored by the Lion’s Club at their conference in Boxborough. She won the Lion’s Club district and state contest for her peace poster design. She was awarded a cash prize and presented with a framed copy of her entry. Der Kazarian’s drawing has been forwarded to the Lion’s Club international contest; the grand prize winner will be announced at the United Nations.
Der Kazarian is a 7th grader at Central Tree Middle School. She is the daughter of Bryan and Nanci Der Kazarian and the great grandniece of the famous artist, the late Khoren Der Harootian, from whom she received her talent.
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congratulations Alissa you should have made it to the top with that poster! Great work! Maybe next year