By Lynne Berkey
It all started with a contest – students were asked to write an essay about their favorite YMCA and/or other equally healthy, active program experience; describe what they liked about it and what they learned from it.
They also were asked to submit specific examples – fun photos and/or creative artwork that complimented their story.
As the contest concluded, the submissions were transformed into a 2010 Silver Falls Family YMCA Calendar. This calendar, inspired by the creative energy, talents and abilities of the children in our community, promotes the importance of being active and making healthy lifestyle choices.
The calendar will be sold for $5, the proceeds of which will help cover the costs associated with the project as well as support future youth programs and activities.
Winners of the Silver Falls Family YMCA Creative Photo, Artwork, Essay Contest winners celebrated their victory at Silver Creek Lanes with an afternoon of awards, snacks and bowling.
First place classroom prize winners are:
fifth Grade ESL Class, St. Mary’s Elementary School, taught by Mrs. Goin.
Participants were Rafaela Ruelas, Giselle Cortez, Emily Martinez, Billy Mina, Jorge Corral, Osvaldo Cortes, Davi Soto and Jose Mendoza.
Second place classroom prize-winners are:
6th/7th grade class, Central Howell School, taught by Mr. Slovick.
6th grade participants were: Alina Villegas, Carly Brown, Elena Schiedler, Francisco Barocio, Grace Zander, Jonah Hamilton, Kirsten Conway, Lyric Farmer, Rachel Westfall, Rebekah Waters, Richard Schurter, Rodrigo Rivera and Zac Byam. 7th grade participants were Brendan Hari, Kiersten Stadeli, Kinsey Frey, Miranda Hanson, Rhona Stadeli, Savannah Sinn and Vanessa Pierce.
Individual student prize-winners are:
First place – Vanessa Pierce, 7th Grade, Central Howell School, Mr. Slovick’s class.
Second place – tie: Billy Mina, 5th Grade ESL, St. Mary’s Elementary School, Mrs. Goin’s Class; and Rachel Brockamp, 5th Grade, Robert Frost Elementary School, Mrs. Barr’s Class.
Third place: Lindsey Garlinghouse, 8th Grade, Mark Twain Middle School, Mrs. Willow’s Class.
Individual student prizes consisted of:
First place prize: Scholarships for up to four Silver Falls Family YMCA sports or activities; second place – $50 gift certificate at Sports Authority, third place – $25 gift certificate at Sports Authority.
The calendars are available at: Beads n’ More, Silverton Chamber of Commerce, Fall Line Sports, Holland Collision Service, Jazzercise, Mac’s Place, Papa Murphy’s, Pomegranate, Rachel’s Place, Silverton Appeal Tribune, Silverton Coffee Station, Silverton Fitness, Silverton Green Store, Silverton Napa Auto Parts, Silverton Self-Defense, Silver Creek Animal Clinic P.C., Silver Creek Lanes, Silver Fun Arcade, Towne House Restaurant, Wilco and Wooden Nickel.
