River of Words
Winners of the third annual River of Words contest, which is sponsored in part by the AU College of Agriculture, have been announced.
A contest spokeswoman noted that entries in the 2005-2006 contest more than doubled from the previous year and included submissions from several new schools.
The contest is an exploration of the natural and cultural history of Alabama's waters, expressed through art and poetry. Students were judged on artistic ability and creative expression.
River of Words is sponsored by the Alabama Center for the Book, in collaboration with Alabama Water Watch, the Auburn University Environmental Institute, the College of Agriculture and the AU Libraries.
The complete list of winners and copies of their work are available at http:/riverofwords.auburn.edu. The first place winners are as follows.
Poetry
Category One (kindergarten through grade two): Diana K. Ridley, Lee-Scott Academy, Auburn.
Category Two (grades three through six): Sarah Brabner, Andalusia Middle School, Andalusia.
Category Three (grades seven through nine): Alex Lindley, Florence High School, Florence.
Category Four (grades ten through twelve): Omar Ahmed, Florence High School, Florence.
Visual Art
Category One (kindergarten through grade two): Katie Murphy, Covenant Christian School, Troy.
Category Two (grades three through six): Kyle Slay, Tallapoosa County 4-H, Dadeville.
Category Three (grades seven through nine): Nathan Boswell, Madison Academy, Madison.
Category Four (grades ten through twelve): Andrea Yu, Florence High School, Florence.
For more information on River of Words, or for details of the 2006-2007 contest, visit http://riverofwords.auburn.edu or contact the Alabama Center for the Book at 334-844-4646.