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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

  

Noah Wiggins, 1st Grade

Osborne Elementary, Quaker Valley School District, Sewickley, PA

Mary McGurk, SLP

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.