| 2011 Water Awareness Poster Contest |
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| Monday, 14 February 2011 23:48 | |||||
Winners of the Congratulations to Samuel from Maple Creek Elementary, Fresno. Samuel's winning entry caught the eye of the judges for his portrayal of multiple fields of various crops along with a reference to the State's livestock industry. The aircraft provided a glimpse into the technology that farmers use to grow the food and fiber that we all need. Congratulations to Samuel! His teacher, Carol Smith, will recive a $100 cash award from CFWC for classroom supplies.
View additional winners Second and Third-Place Winners Prathyasa from Veterans Elementary, Bakersfield, exhibited some creativity by adding layers of felt to her poster to create a 3-D effect. The growing plant encased in a water droplet in the center of the poster is flanked by farm and food scenes. Sherry Grimes, Prathyasa's teacher, will also receive $100 from CFWC for classroom supplies.
Third-place went to Abby from Santa Fe Elementary, Porterville. Abby used water colors to present a colorful depiction of a farm with snow-capped mountains in the background. Her teacher, Rejina Alcantar, will receive a $100 cash award for classroom supplies from CFWC.
View Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Nayelly---Santa Fe Elementary, Porterville
Brianna---Santa Fe Elementary, Porterville
Eliza---Ranch Hills Elementary, Pomona
Abbie---Chaparral Elementary, Chaparral
Manavdeep---Promenade Elementary, Corona
Kaylee---Veterans Elementary, Bakersfield
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