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A heartfelt Congratulations to all those who entered the “Girls Got Game!”, Arts and Essay Contest. We are inspired by the talent, creativity, and youthful idealism of these wonderful young people in our communities. A special thanks to Wyn Pottinger-Levy for her added enthusiasm and contribution, by getting her students, (Center School), active & involved!

Many thanks to our judges- Marita Holdaway of the Benham Gallery, Cindy Domingo, Conyne Brewer, Donna Brophy, and Crystal Slinger- who had a great time going over all the submissions!

A special thanks to our hard working, prize collector, Susan Friedrich, without which, we wouldn’t have much to offer the winners! And to Michelle Esquerra, who has put up with all our requests and took in the art submissions with a smile! Also, for her special assistance with prizes, many thanks to Cindi Rinehart!

Also, we must thank our donors for their generous contributions to the contest and their commitment to the our children!  We hope you and the kids have fun!

It was truly a joy to participate in this new IWD endeavor.  Next year, we’ll be back!  Thank you everyone.... We appreciate your hard work.

The winners listed by age group:
 
Grades K-3:
Imani Clark of Olalla Elementary, “Felicity’s Bowling Problems”- 1st Place, Literature Submission. (click to read)

Alison Chang of Salmon Bay Elementary, “Rock Climbing Birthday”- 1st Place, Visual Arts Submission.

Merissa McFarland of Thomson ECC, “Girls Got Game!”- 2nd Place, Visual Arts Submission.
 
Grades 4-6
Malika Jhawar of Forest Ridge Elementary, “Girls Got Game, Yes we do!”- 1st Place, Literature Submission.  (click to read)

Evelyn Kalafus-Masterbrook of Lowell Elementary, “Because she was a girl”- 2nd Place, Literature Submission.

Kailani Tibayan of Highland Terrace Elementary, “Got Game”- 1st Place, Visual Arts Submission.

Stefan Kiehn of Highland Terrace Elementary, “Don’t Foul Title Nine”- 2nd Place, Visual Arts Submission.

Grades 7-9
Daetan Huck of Center School, “Mind and Heart”- 1st Place, Visual Arts Submission.

Tim Charles of Center School, 2nd Place, “Anything He Can Do, She Can Do Better”- Visual Arts Submission.

Grades 10-12
     Honorable Mention for Artistic Ability, Melissa Haack of Renton High.

The following students have won the lunch with Congressman McDermott:
Eli Hooper of Center School
Hanna Keranen of Center School
Conny Bennett of Center School
Maddie Romansik of Center School
Mohamed Elkharwely of Center School