Oxford names Recycled Holiday Ornament Contest winners
OXFORD – The Oxford Holiday Committee’s eighth annual Recycled Holiday Ornament contest winners were announced by the honorable Oxford Village Mayor, Terry Stark at the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 27. All 51 ornament entries from Oxford Academy Primary School students are considered winners, and will receive Certificates of Recognition as a show of gratitude; however, place awards in each grade were selected.
Gift certificate prizes from Oxford merchants - Big Blue/Valero for $15 gift cards (that could be used for a pizza), the Oxford Coffee House for hot chocolates topped with whipped cream, and Hoppie’s ice cream parlor for ice cream sundaes. In addition, the DEC will be donating keepsake mugs of recycled material and NY Recycles calendars for prizes.
The students who showed outstanding creativity and an exceptional understanding of the concept of recycling are:
In Pre-K, First Place: Nate Capria for his snowman with glittering “rockstar” hat
Second Place: Tyler Buchetto for his cardboard loop star with blue pipe cleaners
Third Place: Kameran Franklin for the cardboard Christmas tree
In Kindergarten, First Place: Christopher Seminera for his cardboard snowman.
Second Place: Alyssa Dunckel for her reindeer.
Third Place: Justin Chesebro for his 45 record wreath.
In First Grade, First Place: Jadyn Ruff for her ornament with plastic cutlery
Second Place: Hailey Fleury for her paper napkin baby doll
Tie: Third Place: Owen Capria for his snowman
Also in Third Place: Bailey Chesebro for her light bulb Christmas angel
In Second Grade, First Place: Tricia Bohannon for her bread bag tabs ornament
Second Place: Sylvia Meres for her shoulder pad angel
Third Place: Mallory Olsen-Nichols for her straw snowflake
In Third Grade, First Place: Jaden Moore for her milk jug basket
Second Place: Natalie Barrows for her paper animal ornament
In Fourth Grade, First Place: Makayla Whaley for her Santa’s Helper penguin
Second Place: Jonah Loughren for his Coca-Cola polar bear
Students will receive their personalized Certificates of Recognition, gift certificates and DEC gifts in school. The document states that, “… while you were having fun creating something from waste materials, you were also learning that if you’re clever, sometimes trash can be reused. This is what environmental conservation is all about.”
The DEC also generously donated pencils (of recycled materials) and an environmental activity booklet, for all entering students.
Don’t miss seeing these Recycled Holiday Ornaments. They will appear on the internet at- http://www.oxfordny.com/community/schools – compliments of Woollybear Web. All entries are currently on display for the month of December in the window of 6 On The Square, a performing arts center and gallery in Oxford at 6 LaFayette Park. Also in the window is the Oxford high school students’ “junk” sculpture to celebrate Oxford Recycles Month. Participating in the same spirit are the Oxford Head Start students whose ornaments are on display in their classroom.
The Oxford Holiday Committee gives a very big thank you to the Oxford Mayor who proclaimed November as Oxford Recycles Month, to the DEC for giving this contest statewide recognition, to the supportive Oxford businesses, to all the Oxford Academy Primary School students for participating in this contest, and to principal, Ms. Laytham, art teachers Katie Thomas and Joni Eaton and to the teachers and parents for all their support.
Thank you all for making this such a success!
Gift certificate prizes from Oxford merchants - Big Blue/Valero for $15 gift cards (that could be used for a pizza), the Oxford Coffee House for hot chocolates topped with whipped cream, and Hoppie’s ice cream parlor for ice cream sundaes. In addition, the DEC will be donating keepsake mugs of recycled material and NY Recycles calendars for prizes.
The students who showed outstanding creativity and an exceptional understanding of the concept of recycling are:
In Pre-K, First Place: Nate Capria for his snowman with glittering “rockstar” hat
Second Place: Tyler Buchetto for his cardboard loop star with blue pipe cleaners
Third Place: Kameran Franklin for the cardboard Christmas tree
In Kindergarten, First Place: Christopher Seminera for his cardboard snowman.
Second Place: Alyssa Dunckel for her reindeer.
Third Place: Justin Chesebro for his 45 record wreath.
In First Grade, First Place: Jadyn Ruff for her ornament with plastic cutlery
Second Place: Hailey Fleury for her paper napkin baby doll
Tie: Third Place: Owen Capria for his snowman
Also in Third Place: Bailey Chesebro for her light bulb Christmas angel
In Second Grade, First Place: Tricia Bohannon for her bread bag tabs ornament
Second Place: Sylvia Meres for her shoulder pad angel
Third Place: Mallory Olsen-Nichols for her straw snowflake
In Third Grade, First Place: Jaden Moore for her milk jug basket
Second Place: Natalie Barrows for her paper animal ornament
In Fourth Grade, First Place: Makayla Whaley for her Santa’s Helper penguin
Second Place: Jonah Loughren for his Coca-Cola polar bear
Students will receive their personalized Certificates of Recognition, gift certificates and DEC gifts in school. The document states that, “… while you were having fun creating something from waste materials, you were also learning that if you’re clever, sometimes trash can be reused. This is what environmental conservation is all about.”
The DEC also generously donated pencils (of recycled materials) and an environmental activity booklet, for all entering students.
Don’t miss seeing these Recycled Holiday Ornaments. They will appear on the internet at- http://www.oxfordny.com/community/schools – compliments of Woollybear Web. All entries are currently on display for the month of December in the window of 6 On The Square, a performing arts center and gallery in Oxford at 6 LaFayette Park. Also in the window is the Oxford high school students’ “junk” sculpture to celebrate Oxford Recycles Month. Participating in the same spirit are the Oxford Head Start students whose ornaments are on display in their classroom.
The Oxford Holiday Committee gives a very big thank you to the Oxford Mayor who proclaimed November as Oxford Recycles Month, to the DEC for giving this contest statewide recognition, to the supportive Oxford businesses, to all the Oxford Academy Primary School students for participating in this contest, and to principal, Ms. Laytham, art teachers Katie Thomas and Joni Eaton and to the teachers and parents for all their support.
Thank you all for making this such a success!
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