NEWPORT — Fifth Third Bank and the Newport Aquarium have awarded $1,000 savings bonds to three children in an essay contest on the topic “Sharks — Swift, Strong and Oh-So Misunderstood.

        The winners are: Skyler Gist, a second-grader at Graham South Elementary School in St. Paris, Ohio; Eric Kaiser, a fifth-grader at Mercy Montessori School in Westwood; and Stephanie Dziczek, a senior at Holmes High School in Covington.
       

NKU award applications

               HIGHLAND HEIGHTS - Northern Kentucky University is accepting applications for the 11th annual Lincoln Award — honoring Greater Cincinnatians who have had a positive influence in their community — until Jan. 15.

        Nominations should consist of a one-page letter accompanied by a resume and other supporting documents.

        Applications should be sent to: Office of the President, Lincoln Award Nominating Committee, Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Ky. 41099. Information: (859) 572-5810.
       

Kenton honoring military

               ERLANGER — Names and pictures active military graduates of Scott, Simon Kenton and Dixie Heights high schools to be posted in the schools or at the central Erlanger office should be sent to: Kenton County Board of Education, 20 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, Ky. 41018, Attention Teresa Nickell. Information: (859) 344-8888.
       

Bishop Brossart High

               ALEXANDRIA — Bishop Brossart High School's Turkey Raffle and Family Dinner takes place 1-7 p.m. today at Hegenauer Hall.

        Information: (859) 635-2108.
       

        Kentucky education notes appear twice weekly. To submit items, e-mail Ray Schaefer at raysally@fuse.net, or fax to (859) 578-5565, or call (859) 578-5555.
       

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