Morrisville 'Peep' competition open to the public

NORWICH – The Morrisville State College Norwich Campus has opened its second annual Peeps Diorama Competition to the local community in an effort to aid earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

Interim Dean Marsha Cornelius said she considered the competition “a unique opportunity for staff, students and local residents to show off their creativity and support relief efforts at the same time.”

“Last year we had over twenty submissions, and we’re hoping to see many more participants this time around,” said Cornelius. “Opening the competition to the community should make for some interesting displays.”

Competitors are challenged to create an original diorama, in a shoebox-sized display, utilizing the popular marshmallow candies, usually associated with the Easter holiday. Some of last year’s displays included “Night of the Living Peeps,” “The Dark Peep,” “Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Peep No Evil,” “Peepcorn” and “Rest in Peep.”