The District Banquet will be at 6:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Reedy Creek Park
Indoor Shelter #3.
Mecklenburg SWCD will recognize contest winners
and individuals, organizations, and businesses in
Mecklenburg County for their outstanding
conservation achievements.
CONTEST WINNERS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
1st Place Winners - Poster Contest:
| Grade 3 |
Emma Williams |
Smithfield Elementary School |
| Grade 4 |
Vinny-Calamia-Reyes |
Charlotte Country Day School |
| Grade 5 |
No Entry |
N/A |
| Grade 6 |
Dylan Gentner |
Charlotte Christian School |
2nd Place Winners - Poster Contest:
| Grade 3 |
Jenasis Serrano |
Smithfield Elementary School |
| Grade 4 |
Ellie Cordell |
Charlotte Country Day School |
| Grade 4 |
Alaina Gucciardi |
Smithfield Elementary School |
| Grade 5 |
No Entry |
N/A |
| Grade 6 |
Stephen Trull |
Charlotte Christian School |
3rd Place Winners - Poster Contest:
| Grade 3 |
Carmen Cousart |
Smithfield Elementary School |
| Grade 4 |
Katelyn Price |
Smithfield Elementary School |
| Grade 5 |
No Entry |
N/A |
| Grade 6 |
Taylor Holbrooks |
Charlotte Christian School |
Essay Contest Winners (Grade 6 only):
| 1st Place |
Andrew Bovee |
Charlotte Christian School |
| 2nd Place |
Kendall McGowan |
Charlotte Christian School |
| 3rd Place |
Chinelo Afulukwe |
Charlotte Christian School |
| 3rd Place |
Martha Ann Langdon |
Charlotte Christian School |
Public Speaking Contest Winners (Grades 7):
| 1st Place |
Isaac Meltsner |
Randolph Middle School |
| 2nd Place |
Merilee Newman |
Randolph Middle School |
| 3rd Place |
Jennifer Leon |
Randolph Middle School |
Public Speaking Contest Winners (Grades 8):
| 1st Place |
Sara Holley |
Randolph Middle School |
| 2nd Place |
Anisha Ponnapati |
Randolph Middle School |
| 3rd Place |
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N/A |
On March 16, 2013 the Area Public Speaking Contest was held at the Mahlon Adams Pavilion at Freedom Park. Isaac Meltsner won 2nd Place for the Grade 7 Contest and Sarah Holley won 1st Place for the Grade 8 Contest.
Sara Holley advanced to the State Level Competition representing Area VIII (Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union) at the State Public Speaking Contest on Friday, May 10, 2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina. She won 2nd Place in the event.
Learn about our Conservation Awards. To nominate someone for 2014, click one of the links below. The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2014.