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October 23, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA

Shapiro Administration Recognizes Winners of Pennsylvania School Bus Safety Poster Contest, Driving Competition

During a ceremony at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police, along with school bus safety advocates, honored ten students in kindergarten through eight grade for their school bus safety posters and three school bus drivers for their superior driving skills. The theme for this year's contest was "Driving Safety into the Future.

The ceremony highlighted the Shapiro Administration's efforts to enhance Pennsylvanians' safety, including a proclamation by Governor Shapiro naming Oct. 21-25 School Bus Safety Week in Pennsylvania in conjunction with the federal observance. The week focuses on saving young lives by raising awareness of the daily challenges faced by students being transported throughout the commonwealth.

"The opening of school for another year means the return of school buses to our roads, and the Shapiro Administration is focused on everyone getting to school and back home safely," said PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services Deputy Secretary Kara Templeton. "School Bus Safety Week gives everyone a reason to pause and realize just how much our own actions behind the wheel can affect innocent young lives."

Speakers in Order:
Kara Templeton - Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services, PennDOT
Corporal Zeina Black - School Bus Safety Division Supervisor for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Division, Bureau of Patrol, PSP
Aaron Sepkowski - President, Pennsylvania Bus Association



Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton speaks during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton speaks during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  PSP School Bus Safety Division Supervisor for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Division, Bureau of Patrol Corporal Zeina Black speaks during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  Aaron Sepkowski, President of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association speaks during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Akshay Subash and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Ziva Yerger, State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culverand and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  Braelyn Smith recieving her award from Dep. Secretary Kara Templeton and Cpl. Zeina Black.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Braelyn Smith and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Braelyn Smith, State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culverand and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_27.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Lorelei Murphy, State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culverand and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_28.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Evalyn Regetta, State Senator Pat Stefano and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_29.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Akhil Phani Bonthu and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_30.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Noemi Barretta and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_31.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Cathyanis Casiano Bonilla and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_32.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, State Rep. Paul Takac, Kolsen Clark, State Senator Cris Dush, and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_33.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Joanne Cowan and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_34.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Arlen Sanden, State Rep. David H. Zimmerman and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_35.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  Student award recipients pose for a group photo after Wednesday's ceremony.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_36.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  (L-R) Kara Templeton, Aaron Sepkowski, Joanne Cowan, Arlen Sanden and Corporal Zeina Black pose for a photo during Wednesdays award ceremony at the State Museum in Harrisburg.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_37.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_38.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_39.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_40.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_41.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA.  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police recognize student winners of the 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and winning school bus drivers from the statewide 2024 School Bus Safety Competition.  October 23, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26584_DOT_BusSafety_AG_B_42.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>