2008 Better Hearing and Speech Month WINNERS
Congratulations to our winners! And thanks to all students who submitted entries for the annual
statewide Better Hearing and Speech Month coloring and essay
contests. We are pleased to announce the grand prize winners.
Each student received a certificate and a $50.00 prize.
Coloring Contest
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Noah Wiggins, 1st Grade
Osborne Elementary, Quaker Valley School
District, Sewickley, PA
Mary McGurk, SLP |
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Rachel Roberts, 2nd Grade
Joe Walker Elementary, McGuffey School
District, Claysville, PA
Barb Charriere, SLP |
Essay Contest
Amanda Frampton, 4th Grade
Graysville
Elementary School -- Barb Nelson, Speech Therapist
Following is Amanda’s winning essay
Communication has
helped me make a new friend. I met a nice girl during the Miss Greene County
Pageant. At first, we hardly communicated to each other. We did however use
body language to communicate such as smiles, waves and direct eye contact.
Slowly we began to verbally communicate to each other. Occasionally we would
say "hi" or "good luck" to each other. As we continued to compete against
each other in many different pageants we began to share ideas. We began to
have open conversations about where we got our dresses, our hair done and
much more. As we communicated more, we became closer friends and supported
each other at the pageants. One time, I even made her signs to cheer her on.
Now, with good communication, we are always happy with the decision of who
wins and who doesn’t.
Congratulations to our winners and a special thank
you to all students who participated in the contests!
Watch for the campaign kick off announcement next year on the PSHA
website.
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