In the Spotlight
ConneCT Kids has asked for your help to name the turtle on the statue of the Marquis de LaFayette (General LaFayette) in Hartford. This famous statue was created by the American artist Paul Wayland Bartlett (1865-1925) around the year 1907. It stands at the junction of Washington Street, LaFayette Street, and Capitol Avenue, directly across from the State Capitol and the Bushnell in Hartford. Many people have seen this statue and pass by it every day. What most people have not seen is that there is a small bronze turtle just in front of the horse's left hind hoof. For the full story, see our
Name the Turtle page.
Student Suggestions
Below are suggestions that have been received from students. ConneCT Kids will keep the list of suggestions on this page. When we have enough we will ask for your help in selecting the top ten names. Those ten names will appear in an online poll. The one with the most responses will be the winner. So keep sending us your suggestions and you may be the one to Name the Turtle.
From Hampton Elemantary School
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Painted Paul |
Poky |
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| Little Painter |
Loxsey |
Wally |
From the Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School
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Claire |
Jerry |
Leo |
Leonardo |
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| Louis |
Lucy |
Max |
Paulie |
Slow Poke |
From Plainfield Memorial School
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Patience |
Jefferson |
Paul |
Patient Paul |
Bartlett |
Paully |
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Historical |
Henry |
Samson A Bartlett |
Shelly |
Willard |
Bartle |
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From Ms. Hummel's 4th Grade Class at Mackrille School
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Slow Moe |
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Arthur |
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Patient Bart |
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Shelly |
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Morris |
From Mrs. Voisine and Mrs. Geer's Grade Three students at Anna Reynolds in Newington
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Bob |
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Rob |
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Patience Bartlett |
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Clarise |
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Super Slow Poke |
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Larry |
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Bernard |
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Bernard |
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Charles |
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Poker |
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Waiter |
From Mrs. Domoff's 3rd Graders at John Pettibone School
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Sarge |
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Little Slow Legs |
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Phoebe |
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From the 2nd Grade Class at Sacred Heart School in Taftville, CT
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Mr. Turtle |
Slowey |
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From Ms. Fraker's 5th Grade Class at Mt. Holly Springs Elementary School, Carlisle PA
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Lafayette |
Lapaluha |
Terry |
Bob |
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Hugo |
Shelby |
Shelly |
Marvin |
Fred |
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George |
Slow Poke |
Pierce Morgon |
Oswald |
Gary |
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Stewey |
Shelly |
Buddy |
Achmhed |
Justin Beaver |
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| This is Taking Forever |
Cheese |
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From Ms. Fraker's 5th Grade Class at Mt. Holly Springs Elementary School, Carlisle PA (9/2012)
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Earl |
Wilbert |
Frank |
Christina |
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Wrapper |
Mannamal |
Mr. Dorito |
Rover |
Mo |
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Sammy |
Roberto |
Mr. Turtle |
Mr. Slow |
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Joe (2) |
Robert |
Lee |
Bob |
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Steve |
Bob |
Mr. Bacon |
Tommy |
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From Sara Hart's Students - Seashell and Remind-it
From attendees at the April 22, 2010 Department of Revenue Services "Take a Young Person to Work Day.”
Shelly from Abby & Jeff Dombrowski & Amanda Perkowski
Bob from Halcyone McFarlane, Mike, & Andrew
Myrtle from Sydnee Varley & Sarah Anderson
Hoofy from Lexy Martino Shorty from Erin Cova Ketchup from Zachary Chateauneuf
Greeny from Jenelle Miller General from Cody Fisher Swimmy from Tori Lincoln
Sneaky from Dominique
From Dennis G. - Tux
From Ronnie S, Age 6 - Alvin
From Colby, Age 5 - Tony
From Cheyenne, Age 7 - Furry
From Christopher - Shelly
From Kristen, Big Kid - Wayland
From Brandon - Mr. Grumpy, Cranky Bart, Move-It
From Michelle - Turtletude, Bart, Snap-To-It, Lucky Charm
From Sid - Speedy
From Jamie - Bartlett and Nutmeg
From Abigail - Melina
From Joel Visconti, Milford CT - General, Hartford, PBart, Bushnell, and Capitol
More Suggestions - Anonymous emails
Bob
Paul Wayland Bartlett Jr.
Swiftly
Other Suggestions
Sources other than students have also supplied suggestions. The favorite so far is Patience. Patience the Turtle. What do you think?
