Fourteen students from Marion County will be honored at the Marion County Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, and their artwork will be published in the Student Recycle Art Calendar. In an effort to promote waste reduction and resource conservation in local schools, Marion County Public Works - Environmental Services and Mid-Valley Garbage & Recycling Association teamed up to create this year's Student Recycle Art Calendar contest.
Beginning in spring, students throughout Marion County began submitting illustrations that addressed this year's theme "Repair & Reuse." Students were encouraged to think of ways in which they can help repair and reuse common household or school items.
The committee selected the winners based not only on their artistic ability, but also on the content of their message. Fourteen students in several grade categories will be awarded gift cards along with fabulous art sets. Students with winning entries will also receive certificates that will be presented to them by the board of commissioners. The 2017 art calendar award winners are:
Student Name
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School
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Annabelle Hill
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Salem Academy
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Zan Saeed
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Schirle Elementary
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Lizzie Stravens
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Scotts Mills
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Hanna Cruzen
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Career Technical Education Center
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Brennea Atchley
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Wright Elementary
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Isabella Cruz Martinez
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Hallman Elementary
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Aniya Kindred
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Scotts Mills Middle School
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Kiarah Bryant
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French Prairie Middle School
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Jenean Randall
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Sprague High School
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Juliette Vold
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Sprague High School
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Nevaeh Meza Rojas
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Washington Elementary
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Inessa Garrey
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South Salem HS
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Alexis Reeves
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Howard Street Charter School
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Savannah Schaefer-Barnwell
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Sprague High School
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This year we will also recognize Sprague High School's art teacher, Connie Toland. One of her students will be awarded the grand prize and their artwork will be featured on the cover page of the calendar. We realize that teachers play a critical role in making this contest a big success and we want to also recognize their hard work.
Calendars are free and available by visiting Marion County Public Works at 5155 Silverton Road NE, Salem, Oregon or by calling 503-566-4159, or by calling Mid-Valley Garbage & Recycling Association at 503-390-4000.