Gorham High School graduates Breana Verrill, Bridget Rossignol, and Alexis Fotter were named winners of the 14th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest, sponsored by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.

Students were asked to come up with a creative message about the dangers of drinking and driving and/or distracted driving.

Verrill, Rossignol, and Fotter won first, second, and third place respectively for their essays depicting how the decisions drivers make can negatively impact the lives of their family and friends. They were honored among the top 20 winners statewide at an award ceremony on June 13.

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Bridget Rossingnol (left) and Alexis Fotter were honored recently as winners of this year’s Arrive Alive Creative Contest. Missing: Breana Verrill.

The Arrive Alive Creative Contest is open to graduating high school seniors in Maine who may choose to enter a creative project of their choice. First place winners received a new laptop, and second and third place winners received a new iPad. In addition, every student who entered received fun prizes from the law firm.

Since 2004, over 800 graduating seniors have entered the contest from 120 Maine high schools. A complete set of rules and all past winning entries can be viewed online at www.arrivealivecreativecontest.com or on Facebook.

Over the past 14 years, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein have given away over $130,000 in prizes to help educate teenagers on the risks of dangerous driving. The firm’s dedication to the Arrive Alive Creative Contest made them a finalist for the American Association for Justice Trial Lawyers Care Award in 2014.