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F������� 16, 2011 Local student honored The Arizona Educational Foundation recognized the nine winning students of the 2011 Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest at the Statehood Day Cer- emony, Monday, Feb. 14th at noon in the Historic Senate Chamber. One of the winners is from Quartzsite who at- tends The Scholars’ Academy. The fol- lowing student will be recognized: 9th & 10th Grade Category: Honorable Mention: Kailey Silvia, The Scholars’ Academy, Quartzsite The topic in which students were asked to write about was: “Sustainable Com- munities: What That Means to Me and to Arizona.” The winners are: 7th & 8th Grade Category: 1st Place: Kaitlyn O’Nan, Center for Educational Excellence, Tempe 2nd Place: Holley Biringer, Oakwood Elementary School, Peoria 3rd Place: Destiny Brooke, Center for Educational Excellence, Tempe 9th & 10th Grade Category: 1st Place: Alexis Smiley, Poston Butte High School, San Tan Valley 2nd Place: Kelly Stockdell, Chaparral High School, Scottsdale 3rd Place: Allie Steele, Foothills Acad- emy College Preparatory, Scottsdale Honorable Mention: Kailey Silvia, The Scholars’ Academy, Quartzsite Honorable Mention: Kanisha Twitty, Poston Butte High School, San Tan Valley 11th & 12th Grade Category: 1st Place: Alyssa Tilley, Coronado High School, Scottsdale 2nd Place: Jaqueline Horrigan, Coro- nado High School, Scottsdale 3rd Place: James Regione, Poston Butte High School, San Tan Valley Honorable Mention: Cameron Marti- nelli, Poston Butte High School, San Tan Valley Former schoolteacher and state leg- islator Polly Rosenbaum, a strong advocate for education, started the Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest. The Arizona Educational Foundation and APS sponsor the contest named in Ms. Rosenbaum’s honor. Scores of students from around Arizona submit their creative writing entries for con- sideration by a selection committee comprised of business leaders, educa- tors and parents. “Because of our respect and admira- tion for Ms. Rosenbaum, we couldn’t think of a better way to say thank you to her then by sponsoring this writ- ing contest in her name,” said Louise Moskowitz, Senior Community De- velopment Consultant for APS. “Like Ms. Rosenbaum, we at APS also be- WE’RE BACK & CAN’T WAIT TO SEE ALL OUR FRIENDS!! Don’s Rocks Decorative Landscaping Hauling, Dumptruck & Backhoe Services Call Don 928-927-3080 208-255-6955 RV & TRUCK REPAIR BEST AUTO SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner ���.D�����M��������.��� lieve in education and supporting our students. Although only nine students will be recognized at the Statehood Celebration, in our eyes, every student who submitted an entry is a winner. They’ve taken the initiative to enter the contest and have demonstrated good writing skills; two very important requisites to a successful career in any fi eld they choose.” First place winners receive a $50 gift certifi cate to the Capitol Museum Store, a certifi cate signed by Governor Jan Brewer, and a pen. Second place winners receive a $25 certifi cate to the Capitol Museum Store, a certifi cate signed by Governor Jan Brewer, and a pen; third place winners receive a $15 certifi cate to the Capitol Museum Store, a certifi cate signed by Governor Jan Brewer, and a pen. APS, Arizona’s largest and longest- serving electricity utility, serves more than 1.1 million customers in 11 of the state?s 15 counties. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal sub- sidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW) P��� 27 About Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) Founded in 1983, the Arizona Educa- tional Foundation?s mission is to fos- ter excellence in education by funding programs that enhance the capabilities of Arizona?s public schools. AEF?s re- sults-driven approach brings leaders in education and business together in a joint partnership that promotes and celebrates exceptional students, teachers, schools and administrators. Its specialized approach recognizes excellence in education while also pro- viding a framework for the continued success of Arizona schools including: strengthening the teaching profes- sion, designing high quality curricula, stimulating student achievement and celebrating the successes in preschool through 12th grade. AEF?s programs include: Arizona Teacher of the Year, A+ Schools of Excellence, Arizona Spelling Bee, Polly Rosenbaum Writ- ing Contest and Principals? Leader- ship Academy of Arizona. 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