Heart foundation announces essay, poster winners

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March 16, 2010

Staff report The Daily Independent Tue Mar 16, 2010, 11:29 PM EDT

ASHLAND — The Kentucky Heart Foundation has announced the winners of its “Why I love my heart” poster and essay contests in celebration of American Heart Month.

Students were challenged to create posters (kindergarten through fifth grade) or essays (sixth through twelfth grade) illustrating the theme.

Emma Rice, a second-grade student at Oakview Elementary, was the overall winner in the kindergarten through second-grade category. Emma is the daughter of Rodney and Amy Rice of Ashland. For her efforts, Emma received a new bicycle and safety gear.

The overall winner in the third- through fifth-grade contest was Josie Clay, a third-grader at Cannonsburg Elementary. She is the daughter of Jason and Jamie Brumfield of Catlettsburg. She also received a new bike and safety gear.

Taking the top prize in the middle school essay contest was seventh-grade student Madeline Fletcher of Russell Middle School. Madeline is the daughter of Paula and David Fletcher of Ashland. Her essay netted her a brand new Nintendo Wii system.

Katie Akers, a senior at Greenup County High School, took the top prize in the senior high contest. Katie, the daughter of Carla Akers, also won a Nintendo Wii system.

In total, 15 schools representing all grade levels took part in the “Why I Love My Heart” contest.

“We hope we got our young people thinking about the importance of a healthy heart and the things they can do to keep their hearts strong,” said Regina Stout, executive director of the Kentucky Heart Foundation.

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