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Local Student Winners of Drop Savers Water Conservation Contest (NB)
Explanation
To reach future generations and spread the water conservation message, the annual Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) Drop Savers Poster Contest is sponsored by GRU to help teach local youth about the importance of conserving our most valuable resource - water. Amazed by the creativity displayed by the participating students, we had a difficult time choosing this year’s winners.
First and second place winners were selected from each class division:
1st Place:
Division 1: Isabella Wang (1st Grade) - Ms. Santana’s class, Littlewood Elementary
Division 2: Max Duda (2nd Grade) - Ms. Teague’s class, JJ Finley Elementary
Division 3: Cecilia Duda (5th Grade)- Ms. Merritt’s class, JJ Finley Elementary
Division 4: Zoe Vann (8th Grade) - Ms. Brock’s class, Oak View Middle School
Division 5: Kayla Vairo (11th Grade) - Ms. Paxson’s class, Gainesville High School
2nd Place:
Division 1: Julia Goodrich (1st Grade) - Ms. Santana’s class, Littlewood Elementary
Division 2: Jan de Hoyos Bauerfeind (2nd Grade) - Ms. Teague’s class, JJ Finley Elementary
Division 3: Alaunna Howard (4th Grade) - Ms. Merritt’s class, JJ Finley Elementary
Division 4: Sydney Bryant (8th Grade) - Ms. Brock’s class, Oak View Middle School
Division 5: Carolyn Collins (12th Grade) - Ms. Paxson’s class, Gainesville High School
In support and recognition of the winning poster contributors, GRU and FSAWWA is providing parties to the winning classes and recognizing the teachers involved in helping educate the students in the value of water conservation.
Fiscal Note
The fiscal impact is less than $1,000. The funds were budgeted in the Water & Wastewater Systems Operations & Maintenance Budget as part of the GRU water conservation education efforts to support our communities consumptive use permit.
Recommendation
The City Commission recognize local student winners from the Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest.