Press Release
Contact: Indiana State PTA Office
Phone: 317.357.5881
E-mail: indianapta@sbcglobal.net
April 22, 2007
For Immediate Release
Indiana State PTA Elects New Officers at 95 th Annual Convention
Indianapolis… The offices of President Elect, Northeast Region Vice President and Southern Region Vice President were voted on and officers installed during the annual State PTA Convention on April 22 at the Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel, 7202 East 21 st .
The new officers are Fort Wayne resident Connie Trowbridge (President Elect), Evansville resident Natalie Jones (Southern Region Vice President) and Fort Wayne resident Debbie Fox (Northeast Vice President).
Indianapolis resident Sonja Canterbury was installed as President. Each is a long-time PTA volunteer and has made a two-year commitment to serve as a state officer.
More than 300 delegates and guests attended the State PTA Convention, held from April 20 through 22. The convention, with the theme “Building a Brighter Future for our Children,” offered a wealth of child and youth information and ideas for parents, caregivers, teachers, administrators, and others interested in the welfare of children. For details, visit www.indianapta.org or call 317.357.5881.
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April 22, 2007
For Immediate Release
Indiana State PTA Recognizes Outstanding Teacher and Principal at
95 th Annual Convention
Indianapolis… Parents, teachers, and others who make children a priority came together during the annual Indiana State PTA convention, honoring several individuals and PTAs during a celebration dinner at the Marriott East on Sunday.
Louise Swihart from Lakeside Middle School (Fort Wayne) was recognized as Outstanding Teacher, while Charles Deford of Northside High School (Fort Wayne) was named Outstanding Principal.
“These individuals were nominated by their peers,” said Dee Jones, outgoing State PTA president. “It's truly an honor to be recognized as the best statewide,” she added.
In addition, Indiana PTA honored Northrop High School PTA (Fort Wayne) as the outstanding PTA unit and Fort Wayne Area PTA Council as outstanding council. Tina Hartman serves as the local unit's president; Rose Hillery is the Fort Wayne Council president.
More than 300 delegates and guests attended the three-day PTA Convention. Attendees came away with a wealth of child and youth information and ideas for improving their schools and communities. For details, visit www.indianapta.org or call 317.357.5881.
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April 22, 2007
For Immediate Release
Indiana State PTA Recognizes Outstanding Local and Council Unit
at 95 th Annual Convention
Indianapolis…. Northrop High School PTA (Fort Wayne) was honored as the outstanding PTA unit and Fort Wayne Area PTA Council as outstanding council during the 95 th annual state PTA convention on April 22. Tina Hartman serves as the local unit's president; Rose Hillery is the Fort Wayne Council president.
“Northrop and Fort Wayne Council won awards because of their commitment to nurturing the relationships and partnerships between home, school, and community. The members and officers truly care about children and work together to create a variety of programs to address their needs,” said Dee Jones, Indiana State PTA president.
Other outstanding individuals recognized at the convention include Louise Swihart from Lakeside Middle School (Fort Wayne) as Outstanding Teacher and Charles Deford of Northside High School (Fort Wayne) as Outstanding Principal.
More than 300 delegates and guests attended the three-day PTA Convention. Attendees came away with a wealth of child and youth information and ideas for improving their schools and communities. For more information, visit www.indianapta.org or call 317.357.5881.
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March 26, 2007
For Immediate Release
Indiana State PTA Welcomes Delegates and Guests to Annual Convention
Indianapolis…. The public is welcome to attend the Indiana State Parent Teacher Association (PTA) as they host their annual convention on April 20 through 22 at the Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel, 7202 East 21 st . The convention's theme is “Building a Brighter Future for our Children.”
“Whether you belong to the PTA or not, there are a number of workshops and speakers that will be helpful to anyone who is involved on any level with children,” said Dee Jones, state president. “Our committee has made a real effort to plan activities that will help parents and caregivers focus on the needs of children,” she added.
Convention activities begin on Friday, April 20 at 3 p.m. and culminate with a celebration and awards luncheon on Sunday. Student-created, award-winning art and writing will be displayed on Friday and Saturday (April 20 and 21). National PTA President-elect Jan Harp Domene will attend the convention and serve as keynote speaker. A number of fundraising and youth/school vendors will host booths from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 21.
The PTA will also conduct a number of business meetings. Registered convention attendees may go to these sessions, but only elected delegates will be allowed to vote.
For more information about convention activities or to register, visit www.indianapta.org or call the PTA office at 317.357.5881.
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Press Release
Contact: Barb Smith, Reflections Chair
Phone: 260.627.2431
E-mail: barbarajo1018@aol.com or
indianapta@sbcglobal.net
April 2, 2007
For Immediate Release
Indiana State PTA Announces Citizenship Contest Winners
Indianapolis… Winners of the statewide Indiana State PTA Citizenship Essay Contest have been announced and their work displayed at the PTA annual convention on April 20 and 21 at the Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel, 7202 East 21 st .
The contest theme, “I love being an American because…” lent itself to a wide variety of interpretations. Students in grades fourth grade through high school were eligible to enter the contest through their local PTAs.
Volunteer teams of impartial judges reviewed essays submitted to local PTAs and those that best captured the spirit of the theme sent to the state committee for review. Entries were submitted from throughout the state, with each school allowed to send two entries per grade level for state competition.
Students were invited to propose theme ideas for the 2007-2008 contest. The winning theme, “What makes America the beautiful?,” was submitted by Heidi Schneemann from Robert C. Harris Elementary (Ft. Wayne).
The State PTA named Lowell Elementary PTA (Indianapolis) its 2007 PTA Unit Citizenship Award winner. Kelly Wyatt serves as president and Denise Keevern is Citizenship chair.
For more information, visit www.indianapta.org or call 317.357.5881.
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Elementary Level (grades 4-5)
(1 st ) Brandon Arflin, Lincoln Elementary (DeMotte)
(2 nd ) William Ray, Highland Elementary (Evansville)
(3 rd ) Erin Patterson, Georgetown Elementary (Georgetown)
Middle School Level (grades 6-8)
(1 st ) Sara Fox, Helfrich Park Elementary (Evansville)
(2 nd ) Hannah Natali, Hums Elementary (Mishawaka)
(3 rd ) Jeffrey Fields, Evans Middle (Evansville)
High School Level (grades 9-12)
(1 st ) Kathryn Welch, Northrop High (Ft. Wayne)
(2) Bethany Greer, Morton High (Hammond)
(3) Jamie Vanderheyden, Morton High (Hammond)
Press Release
Contact:Tami Robbins, Reflections Chair
Phone: 260.632.4414
E-mail: tkrobb1@aol.com or
April 2, 2007
For Immediate Release
Indiana State PTA Announces Reflections Contest Winners
Indianapolis… Winners of the statewide Indiana State PTA Reflections Contest for visual arts have been announced with the artists to be recognized during a celebration luncheon on April 21 at the Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel, 7202 East 21 st .
The contest theme, “My Favorite Place…” was interpreted in a variety of media, including photography, pen and ink, watercolor, and collage. “The contest is a great way to enhance existing art programs and encourage young artists,” said Dee Jones, president, Indiana State PTA.
Students in grades Kindergarten through high school were eligible to enter the contest through their local PTA units. Categories were visual arts, literature, photography, dance, choreography, film/video production and musical composition.
Volunteer teams of impartial judges reviewed entries submitted to local PTAs and those that best captured the spirit of the theme sent to the state committee for review. There were more than 4,000 entries submitted statewide, with approximately 475 submitted to the state PTA for judging. Entries winning at the state level will be submitted to the national PTA competition. Each school is allowed to send two entries per grade level for state competition.
Reflections works of art will be displayed at the Indianapolis East Marriott during the state PTA convention on April 20 and 21. For more information, visit www.indianapta.org or call 317.357.5881.
The National PTA Reflections Program was begun in 1969. Ten million plus students throughout the country have participated since its creation. Founded in 1897, the National PTA encourages its more than 6.5 million members to be involved in key child education and welfare issues.
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Note to editors: A list of statewide PTA Reflections winners follows.
“My Favorite Place….”
VISUAL ARTS
Total State Entries – 179
*Outstanding Interpretation Matthew L. Campaniello - Cooks Corner - Valparaiso
Award of Excellence Emily J. Christian - Henry Burkhart - Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Madeline Faith Lockhart - Lincoln Elem - DeMotte
Award of Merit Cameron N. Reed - Douglas MacArthur - Indianapolis
Jacob Henry Plummer- Henry Burkhart - Indianapolis
Noah C. Nash - Winchester Vill - Indianapolis
Phoenix Victoria Amato - Holland Elem - Fort Wayne
*Outstanding Interpretation Theodore James Hesterman-Forest Park-Fort Wayne
Award of Excellence Aaron B. Rainbolt- Abraham Lincoln - Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Melissa Ellen Stowers - Lincoln Elem - DeMotte
Award of Merit Darius Austin Coty - Orchard Drive - Hammond
Gabriella L. Wynne – Stockwell - Evansville
Hijiri D.Baker - Harrison Hill - Fort Wayne
Stephanie L. Garcia - Washington Irving - Hammond
Sydney Elizabeth Spillers - Cooks Corner - Valparaiso
Hayley K. Cobbs – Hebron - Evansville
*Outstanding Interpretation Tiffany Morgan Bryson – Southgrove - Beech Grove
Award of Excellence Jordan M. Brown - Perry Meridian Middle -
Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Alexandra Mary Manderfeld - John Young Middle-Mishawaka
Award of Merit Jonah Richard Carriveau - Kesling Middle - LaPorte
Lauren Michelle Longest - OakHill Middle - Evansville
Jordan Taylor Brown - Southport Middle - Indianapolis
*Outstanding Interpretation Phoebe L. Oaks - Southport H.S. - Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Shinhye Moon - Signature H.S. - Evansville
Award of Excellence Tiffany J. Gilbert- LaPorte H.S. - LaPorte
Award of Merit Joe William Baker - FJ Reitz H.S. - Evansville
Caitlin Sage Molloy - Southport H.S. - Indianapolis
PHOTOGRAPHY
Total State Entries - 98
PRIMARY (K- Grade 2):
*Outstanding Interpretation Alaina Kay Harter – Brookview Elem. - Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Isaac Scott Laugel – Cynthia Heights – Evansville
Award of Excellence Meherzeen Engineer – Douglas MacArthur –
Indianapolis
Award of Merit Nolan C. Sage – Mary Frank Elem. - Granger
Christian Hettinger-Kennedy – Irwin Elem. – Fort Wayne
INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5):
*Outstanding Interpretation Shelby N. Wright – Harris Elem. – Fort Wayne
Award of Excellence Sam S. Nowosad – Cooks Corner - Valparaiso
Award of Excellence Ashley M. Delp – Mary Bryan Elem. - Indianapolis
Award of Merit Kelsey L. Williams – Georgetown Elem. - Georgetown
Johnna Belkiewitz – Riley Elem. - LaPorte
Katie Hai Hinh – Southport Elem. - Indianapolis
Zachary T. Scott – Fairlawn Elem. - Evansville
MIDDLE/JUNIOR (Grades 6-8):
*Outstanding Interpretation Cassandra T. Wells – Washington Middle - Evansville
Award of Excellence Natalie D. Ullrich – Southport Middle - Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Katelyn L. O'Mara – Perry Meridian Middle – Indianapolis
SENIOR (Grades 9-12):
*Outstanding Interpretation Steven A. Richardson – Elmhurst H.S. – Fort Wayne
Award of Excellence Stephanie Lynn Emenhiser – Snider H.S. – Fort Wayne
Award of Excellence Rachael Lee Fleck – Signature H.S. - Evansville
Award of Merit Chaz R. Moore – Bosse H.S. - Evansville
MUSIC
Total State Entries - 21
PRIMARY (K-2 nd Grade):
*Outstanding Interpretation Jordan G. Sheppard – Mary Bryan Elem - Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Riley Patrick Smith – Mary Frank Elem. - Granger
Award of Excellence Samuel A. Schneemann – Harris Elem. – Fort Wayne
INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5):
*Outstanding Interpretation Bethany C. Ferrari – Georgetown Elem. - Georgetown
Award of Excellence Shelbi L. Ankenbruck – Forest Park Elem. – Fort Wayne
Award of Excellence Allison Marie May – Rose Parks-Edison - Indianapolis
Award of Merit Allison Zwickl – Brookview Elem. - Indianapolis
MIDDLE/JUNIOR (Grades 6-8):
*Outstanding Interpretation Evan L. Vernon – Perry Meridian Middle - Indianapolis
SENIOR (Grades 9-12):
*Outstanding Interpretation Antoinette Louise Bullitt – Morton H.S. - Hammond
FILM/VIDEO PRODUCTION
Total State Entries - 20
PRIMARY (K-2 nd Grade):
*Outstanding Interpretation Elija K. Suiters – Southport Elem. - Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Samuel David Meyer – Lincoln Elem. - LaPorte
INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5):
*Outstanding Interpretation Cambry M. Hicks – Irwin Elem. – Fort Wayne
Award of Excellence John R. Trimpe – Grassy Creek - Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Mitch Austin Westra – Mary Frank - Granger
Award of Merit Chelsi E. Dubea – Holland Elem. – Fort Wayne
JUNIOR (Grades 6-8 ):
*Outstanding Interpretation Markanda E. Baugh – Stonybrook Middle – Indianapolis
SENIOR (Grades 9-12):
* Outstanding Interpretation Taylor Elliott Farley – Southport H.S. –Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Andrew D. Campbell- Signature H.S. - Evansville
Award of Excellence Brandon L. Naylor – Southport H.S. –Indianapolis
DANCE
Total State Entries - 7
PRIMARY (K-2 nd Grade):
*Outstanding Interpretation Andrea Michaels – Mary Frank Elem. – Granger
Award of Excellence Madelyn Sage – Mary Frank Elem. – Granger
INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5):
*Outstanding Interpretation Donnika Cody – Southport Middle – Indianapolis
SENIOR (Grades 9-12):
* Outstanding Interpretation Carly Rae Niehaus – Signature School - Evansville
LITERATURE
Total State Entries - 138
PRIMARY (Grades K-2 nd ):
*Outstanding Interpretation Nathan J. Crowe – Cynthia Heights – Evansville
Award of Excellence Ella Jean Garrison – Douglas MacArthur – Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Haleigh A. Crumley – Liberty Elem. – Mishawaka
Award of Merit Cameron M. Howard – Stockwell Elem. – Evansville
Brandon M. Claus – Lincoln Elem. – DeMotte
Madison Shaye Simpkins – Hums Elem. – Mishawaka
Ashley R. Boyan – Indian Trail Elem. – LaPorte
INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5):
* Outstanding Interpretation Emily Joy Eisenbarth – Rose Parks-Edison –Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Kim L. Czerwinski – Cooks Corner – Valparaiso
Award of Excellence Adam A. Guth – Cynthia Heights - Evansville
Award of Merit Braden M. Kruger – LaSalle Elem. – Mishawaka
Sarah E. Loesch – Fairlawn Elem. – Evansville
Jacob Hayden Bailey – Harrison Hill – Fort Wayne
Jared D. Schmucker – Holland Elem. – Fort Wayne
Madison A. Amos – Grassy Creek – Indianapolis
Zoe V. Doebbler – Georgetown Elem. – Georgetown
MIDDLE/JUNIOR (Grades 6-8):
*Outstanding Interpretation Kalliste J. Haskins – Stoneybrook Middle – Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Nate R. Stevens – Oak Hill Middle – Evansville
Award of Excellence Maxwell Dean Sperling – Washinton Middle - Evansville
Award of Merit Sarah T. Naum – Perry Meridian Middle – Indianapolis
Bryce O. Wray-Nelson – Stonybrook Middle – Indianapolis
SENIOR (Grades 9-12):
*Outstanding Interpretation Becky Maria Esquinel – Southport H.S. – Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Scott Thomas Maitland – Southport H.S. – Indianapolis
Award of Excellence Ryan W. McDonald – Signature H.S. – Evansville
Award of Merit Luke Benjamin Somers – Elmhurst H.S. – Fort Wayne
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