The Federal Way MLK Celebration Committee has announced the winners in its annual student contest program. The contests were open to all Federal Way Public Schools students and home school students living within the boundaries of the Federal Way School District.
Students were asked to incorporate the theme of this year's celebration, "Generation of Hope - Reach Back, Move Forward", into their projects. Winning entries will be featured in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2007, at the Decatur High School Performing Arts Center, 2800 SW 320th St. The Celebration is scheduled to take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Prize money is awarded to students for each age group in each category: 1st place $100; 2nd place $50; and 3rd place $25.
The Martin Luther King Community Celebration is an entirely volunteer event managed by the Federal Way Diversity Commission and the MLK Celebration Committee. The yearly celebration has become an important tradition and offers the community an opportunity to come together to honor the legacy of Dr. King and to share the spirit of the city's diverse community. Admission to the celebration is free and the event is suitable for all ages. For more information, call the Diversity Commission at (253) 835-2402.
The 2007 student contest winners are as follows:
Essay
High School
1st Place: Gary Belvin, Home School
2nd Place: Krista Luntsford, Decatur High School
3rd Place: Nguyen Dao, Decatur High School
Middle School
1st Place: Eva Barth, Sacajawea Middle School
2nd Place: Kaia Barth, Sacajawea Middle School
3rd Place: Zack Hobbs, Sacajawea Middle School
Elementary School
1st Place: Annalise Campbell, Star Lake Elementary School
2nd Place: Desirae Woodford, Star Lake Elementary School
Poster
High School
1st Place: Sam Kazak, Decatur High School
2nd Place: Julie Bigelow, Decatur High School
3rd Place: Kimberly Ortiz, Thomas Jefferson High School
Middle School
1st Place: Briana Hall, Sacajawea Middle School
2nd Place: Jasmine Johnson, Sacajawea Middle School
3rd Place: Leah Niederkrome, Sacajawea Middle School
Elementary School
1st Place: Ruvim Yefimchuk, Mark Twain Elementary School
2nd Place: Victoria Glazko, Wildwood Elementary School
3rd Place: To'o Tanielu, Wildwood Elementary School
Poetry
High School
1st Place: Felicia Patin, Federal Way High School
2nd Place: Jennifer Brown, Todd Beamer High School
3rd Place: Matt Turner, Decatur High School
