SPNN Youth Produced PSA wins second place in Citizens League contest: (from Citizens League press release)

The Citizens League announced today that St. Paul students Steve Lewer, 18; Mark Gwen, 15; and Aubri Jackson, 13; were awarded second place for their video Youth Spaces PSA in the "I am Minnesota's Future Video Contest."

In honor of Minnesota's sesquicentennial this year, the Citizens League launched the Minnesota Anniversary Project (MAP 150) to look ahead to the state's next 150 years. This contest asked young people to create short videos answering: "What kind of state do you want to live in when you're an adult, and what do you think ought to be done to make sure that happens?" Students responded with video entries that addressed issues ranging from global warming to immigration, from peace to technology and opportunities for young people.

Contestants were asked to address what legacy they would like today's policy makers to leave for them. All the videos can be found on the sponsoring site, www.studentsspeakout.org, as well as YouTube.

These students created this video at SPNN in collaboration with St. Paul Connections. For more information about St. Paul Connections career exploration courses please contact Steve Wojta at 651-221-1446 / Stephen.wojta@spps.org or visit www.connections.spps.org.