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East Hampton High School student Gizel Espinal is the winner in the annual Polar Bear Plunge logo contest. Each year, students from East Hampton High School submit logos designs to be considered for the annual New Year’s Day fundraiser at Main Beach. The winning artwork chosen by the pantry’s board of directors is used for participant hats and merchandise. East Hampton High School counselor Aubrey Peterson, who is also a member of the food pantry's board, recently presented Gizel with a certificate of appreciation, along with a $25 gift card. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON FOOD PANTRY

East Hampton High School student Gizel Espinal is the winner in the annual Polar Bear Plunge logo contest. Each year, students from East Hampton High School submit logos designs to be considered for the annual New Year’s Day fundraiser at Main Beach. The winning artwork chosen by the pantry’s board of directors is used for participant hats and merchandise. East Hampton High School counselor Aubrey Peterson, who is also a member of the food pantry's board, recently presented Gizel with a certificate of appreciation, along with a $25 gift card. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON FOOD PANTRY

East Hampton High School student Gizel Espinal is the winner in the annual Polar Bear Plunge logo contest. Each year, students from East Hampton High School submit logos designs to be considered for the annual New Year’s Day fundraiser at Main Beach. The winning artwork chosen by the pantry’s board of directors is used for participant hats and merchandise. East Hampton High School counselor Aubrey Peterson, who is also a member of the food pantry's board, recently presented Gizel with a certificate of appreciation, along with a $25 gift card. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON FOOD PANTRY

East Hampton High School student Gizel Espinal is the winner in the annual Polar Bear Plunge logo contest. Each year, students from East Hampton High School submit logos designs to be considered for the annual New Year’s Day fundraiser at Main Beach. The winning artwork chosen by the pantry’s board of directors is used for participant hats and merchandise. East Hampton High School counselor Aubrey Peterson, who is also a member of the food pantry's board, recently presented Gizel with a certificate of appreciation, along with a $25 gift card. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON FOOD PANTRY

authorStaff Writer on Jan 2, 2024

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