Two Topeka Public Schools students
were recently honored by the Kansas Department of Transportation. Ashley
Ortiz-Vizueth, a Whitson Elementary student, and Alexys Wemhoff, who attends
Chase Middle School, were each recognized at ceremonies held at their schools this week. Both Ashley and
Alexys were regional winners in KDOT’s annual Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day
poster contest. The contest is a nationwide effort to increase roadway safety
and reduce all traffic fatalities.
Approximately 1,344 students across
Kansas, ages 5 to 13, took the time to think about safety and participated in
the poster contest. There were a total of 18 regional and three statewide
winners in the contest. Ashley and Alexys are two of just three regional winners
in northeast Kansas. Because their poster designs were winners, each girl received a brand new bicycle and helmet. Ashley and Alexys received the prizes at their recognition ceremonies.
Congratulations, girls, and enjoy your new
bikes!
