ATLANTIC CITY — Four area schoolchildren will saw their artwork professionally published in holiday cards sent by the Cooper Levenson law firm. The firm holds an annual holiday art contest to encourage students to engage in the arts and underscores Cooper Levenson’s support of charities in the communities it serves. The cards were sent to 4,000 clients and friends of the firm.
Winners were chosen from the hundreds of entries submitted are:
- Kenya McReynolds, an eighth grader in the Egg Harbor City public schools
- Jenna Vivadelli, a fifth grader in the Hammonton public schools
- Joana Andujar, a fifth grader in the Pleasantville public schools
- Maya Krijt, a seventh grader in the Evesham Township public schools
Students received a $50 gift card and a cupcake party for their class. The students’ teachers also receive a $100 gift card to use for art supplies. Both students and teachers will be honored at upcoming board of education meetings.
The holiday cards noted that, in lieu of corporate gifts, the Atlantic City office will contribute to “Let Us Eat, Please,” an organization that feeds hungry families in the region.
‘Let Us Eat, Please’ was created by the late James L. Cooper, founding partner of Cooper Levenson. Just after his 82 nd birthday, he formed the organization after he learned from his daughter, a teacher, about the effects of hunger on the one in five children who regularly attend school hungry. Last summer, through this grassroots, volunteer-driven effort and area schools, 810 families and their 2,300 children received a 30 pound box of groceries every two weeks, at no cost.
From left, teacher Kelly Roberts, eighth grader Kenya McReynolds and Elizabeth J.C. White Esq. of Cooper Levenson celebrate the win in Egg Harbor City School District. A close-up of Kenya’s award-winning artwork is also pictured below.
From left, Hammonton Public School teacher Meagan Rieder stands with fifth grade student Jenna Vivadelli and Donna Vecere, director of marketing at Cooper Levenson. A close-up of Jenna’s award-winning artwork is also pictured below.
Pleasantville Public School District celebrates the selection of fifth grader Joana Andujar’s artwork. From left, are Donna Vecere, director of marketing at Cooper Levenson, Joana Andujar, Kasi Gifford, Esq., Principal Teresa McGaney-Guy, and teacher Rene DeSanto. A close-up of Joana’s award-winning artwork is also pictured below.
Camille McKnight, Esq. of Cooper Levenson, visits Evesham Township School District in Marlton to congratulate seventh grader Maya Krijt (center) and teacher Kate Gormley. A close-up of Maya’s award-winning artwork is also pictured below.
