Hamilton SHINES Billboard Art Winners Announced This Week

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Mayor Jim Coppinger will recognize the winners of the annual Hamilton SHINES Billboard Art Contest next week.   

The mayor will present each winning student artist with a county plaque and pin, and a poster-size print of their billboard.   Full-size billboards will be posted by Fairway Outdoor near the school of each winning artist later next week.  

Hamilton County Commissioners and School Board representatives have been invited.   

This year’s winners are:
 Elementary Winner
Tania Doola – 3rd Grader at Battle Academy
Teacher:  Carla Guerra

Presentation:  Tuesday at 8:05 a.m. (at school)

Middle School Winner:
Chloe Eisdorfer – 7th Grader at Normal Park Museum Magnet
Teacher:  AnnaLouise Myers

Presentation:  Thursday at 2 p.m. (at school)

High School Winner:
Austin Norton – 10th Grader at HC Middle College High School
Teacher:  Amy Blazek

Presentation:  Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. (in mayor’s office)

This contest is co-sponsored by the Scenic Cities Beautiful Commission and the Hamilton County Character Education Program.

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