Elizabeth Rollins' Essay Chosen for the 27th Illinois Coal Calendar
Launch the media gallery 1 playerAfter studying and researching Illinois coal mining in Mrs. Behrent’s reading class, several students entered the statewide 5th through 8th grade contest in the Art and
Essay categories. Elizabeth Rollins, 5th grade, was among the few essays chosen to be printed in the 27th Illinois Coal Calendar. State Senator Sam McCann arrived at the Executive Mansion to personally give her an award of recognition before the ceremony.
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Pictured R to L: Phil Gonet (President, IL Coal Association), Jenny Behrent (Pawnee 5th Grade Reading Teacher), Elizabeth Rollins, (Award Recipient), Wanye Rosenthal (DNR Director), and Heidi Brown-McCreery (Chief of Staff, DCEO) Elizabeth Rollins and Mrs. Behrent receiving an award from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Office of Coal Development on May 8th, 2015 at the Executive Mansion.
