Congratulations to the WINNERS of the IYA Art and Essay Contest!
SS4S would like to thank all the teachers who promoted this contest and encouraged students to enter. It has truly inspired students to be aware of the International Year of Astronomy. Congratulations to all.

K-4th Grade
Design Artwork (2D, 3D or multi-media) celebrating the International Year of Astronomy.

First Place
Grace Christian Academy, Blythe Crossley, 3rd grade,tied
St. Teresa of Avila, Maggie Rich, 4th grade, tied

Second Place
St. Teresa of Avila, Stuart McElhany, 4th grade

Honorable Mentions
St. Teresa of Avila, Andrew Honein, 4th grade, art
St. Teresa of Avila, Hannah Abbott, 4th grade, art

5th-8th Grade
300-500 word essay on “The Universe Yours to Discover”.

First Place
Forest Charter School, Brittany Percin, 7th grade

Honorable Mention
Gardnerville Homeschool, Alexa Resney, 6th grade, essay
Incline Middle School, Rachel Pober, essay

Awards Celebration to be held at the North Tahoe Event Center in King's Beach, CA on May 28th, 2009.

Thank you to our SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS:
WILLIAM BALY MEMORIAL TRUST & Carol and Craig Riley, Composites West, LLC