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2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest 6975 Mower Road Phone: 989-777-5930 |
Michigan Junior Duck Stamp Program
The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program uses art and science to teach students in grades K through 12 the value of wetlands and the waterfowl that use them. Through educational curriculum, students are exposed to a variety of topics covering waterfowl, habitat and ways to conserve both. By entering the Junior Duck Stamp art contest, students can show off what they've learned visually.
WHO ENTERS?
Each year thousands of students across the nation enter the contest. In 2008, 321 students in grades K through 12 participated in Michigan alone! Public schools, private schools and students from home schools were represented. At each state, territory or district competition, 100 winners are chosen with one top winner, called the "Best of Show." The Best of Show's then compete in the national competition which was held at the San Diego Zoo in April, 2008. One image is selected to become the next Federal Junior Duck Stamp.
Where can I get a Junior Duck Stamp?
Junior Duck Stamps cost $5 each and can be purchased at many U.S. Post Offices. Proceeds from the sale of these stamps benefit the Junior Duck Stamp Program. To purchase a stamp, contact the U.S. Postal Service at 800-782-6724.
How do I enter the Junior Duck Stamp art contest?
Entries for the Michigan Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest are due by March 15. Artwork must be of a North American duck, goose or swan. For entry forms and more information, visit the Federal Duck Stamp website and click on the Junior Duck Stamp link at: www.fws.gov/duckstamps
In Michigan, the 2008 Junior Duck Stamp Program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) at the Shiawassee NWR, is supported through funds and in kind contributions from the U.S. Postal Service, USFWS Migratory Bird Office, USFWS Challenge Cost Share Program, Friends of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Ducks Unlimited, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division, Delta Waterfowl, Ella Sharp Museum, Chippewa Nature Center, and Shiawassee NWR Volunteers.
2008 Michigan Junior Duck Stamp Winning Artwork on Display
Original first through third place and honorable mention winners and Best of Show:
September 13, 2008 to November 15, 2008: Andrews Gallery of Wildlife Art at the Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth Street, Jackson, MI. Phone (517) 787-2320
Travel Display featuring copies of all first through third place winners and the State's Best of Show winner:
September 20 - 21, 2008: 60th annual Pointe Mouille Waterfowl Festival held at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area, 37205 Pt. Mouillee Road, Brownstown, MI. Phone (734) 379-9692.
If you wish to host the travel display, contact Becky Goche, Michigan Junior Duck Stamp Coordinator, at 989-759-1669.
2008-2009 Michigan Best of Show Winner
Yi Li , Huron High School, Ann Arbor
2007 Michigan Winners
Group I: Grades K-3
First Place
Sophia Abusamra, Monarch Academy, Grand Blanc
Celeste Pan, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Roy Toscano, St. Peter & Paul Catholic, Grand Rapids
Second Place
Holly Holtzclaw, St. Peter & Paul Catholic, Grand Rapids
Madeleine Dutra, North Elementary, Birch Run
Jacob Madar, Monarch Academy, FlintThird Place
Kassandra Schwartz, Lake Area Christian School, Sturgis
Emily Nelson, Immanuel St. James Lutheran, Grand Rapids
Austin Fetting, North Elementary, Birch RunHonorable Mention
Devon Burns, Monart/Baptist Park School, Livonia
Matalynn Cook, North Elementary, Birch Run
Lucy Hernandez, Harms Elementary, Detroit
Tara Boggs, North Elementary, Birch Run
Michael Edozie, St. Peter & Paul Catholic, Grand Rapids
Richard Reed, North Elementary, Birch Run
Jordan Lienau, North Elementary, Montrose
Gabriele Fronce, Lake Area Christian, Sturgis
Jose Galvan, Harms Elementary, Detroit
Jonathan Medendorp, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids
Jeffrey Dunst, St. Peter & Paul Catholic, Grand Rapids
Hanna Jones, North Elementary, Clio
Makenzie Stafford, North Elementary, Birch Run
Christopher Rasschaert, North Elementary, Birch Run
NIcole Wykes, North Elementary, Burt
Larkin Heidel, North Elementary, Swartz CreekGroup II: Grades 4-6
First Place
Hannah Xu, Northville
Artemis Eyster, Chelsea
Sophia May, Goodwillie Environmental School, Grand Rapids
Second Place
Amanda Roth, Goodwillie Environmental School, Grand Rapids
Gabriella Dyke, Goodwillie Environmental School, Grand Rapids
Sasha Rouvillois, Goodwillie Environmental School, AdaThird Place
Sienna Cumings, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Ellyn Stasiak, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Liam Hanlon, Goodwillie Environmental School, AdaHonorable Mention
Anna Hu, Ann Arbor
Noah Messner, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Effie Dimopulos, Monart/Baptist Park School, Garden City
Courtney Furmaga, Goodwillie Environmental School, Grand Rapids
Levi Madar, Monarch Academy, Flint
Ashley Bailey, Goodwillie Environmental School, Grand Rapids
Ben Eastburg, Goodwillie Environmental School, Grand Rapids
Arthur Yang, Ann Arbor
Francesca Abusamra, Monarch Academy, Grand Blanc
Johnathan Swartzentruber, Lake Area Christian, Sturgis
Carl Herdegen, Goodwillie Environmental School, Grand Rapids
Joshua Kliewer, Goodwillie Environmental School, Grand Rapids
Kyle Forness, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Elizabeth Ellinger, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Isabel Hart, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Jared Eichorn, Lake Area Christian, SturgisGroup III: Grades 7-9
First Place
Laura (Qi) Wu, Ann Arbor
Daniel Wang, Canton
Harold Eyster, Chelsea
Second Place
Melissa Wang, Art by Naigang, Canton
Brooke Madar, Monarch Academy, Flint
Kirsten Warner, Midland High School, MidlandThird Place
Rebekah Thomas, Shelby Junior High, Shelby Township
Justin Miller, Lake Area Christian School, Centreville
Rita Mulford, Midland High School, MidlandHonorable Mention
Lauren Kasperlik, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic, Grand Rapids
Kaisa Erickson, Carney
September Brawley, Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming
Linda Kool, Lake Area Christian, Sturgis
Phillip Miller, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic, Grand Rapids
Brenda Butler, Immanuel St. James Lutheran, Grand Rapids
Joseph Kohane, St. Peter & Paul Catholic, Grand Rapids
Drew Martz, Shelby Junior High, Macomb
Ben Paxson, St. Peter & Paul Catholic, Grand Rapids
Brandon Yoder, Lake Area Christian, Centreville
Katelyn Rice, Lake Area Christian, Sturgis
Sherese Miller, Lake Area Christian School, Sturgis
Christopher Augdahl, St. Peter & Paul Catholic, Grand Rapids
Marie Burchi, Shelby Junior High, Macomb
Renee Walker, St. Peter & Paul Catholic, Grand Rapids
Jessica Hauschild, Shelby Junior High, Macomb
Group IV: Grades 10-12
First Place
Savannah Krigbaum, Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming
Denise Soulliere, Attica
Yi Li, Ann Arbor
Second Place
Colleen Vierk, Lapeer East High School, Lapeer
Catherine Cieslinsk, Midland High School, Midland
Erica Henriksen, Midland High School, MidlandThird Place
Caleb Jay, Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming
Ashlea Foran, Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming
Alannah Arseneault, Ishpeming High School, IshpemingHonorable Mention
Gabriel Davis, Detroit
Victoria Pendred, Midland High School, Midland
Olga Bogert, Lapeer East High School, Lapeer
Brandon St. Pierre, Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming
Ashley Billings, Ishpeming High School, Ispheming
Lauren Rautio, Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming
Mallory Tonkin, Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming
Anna Riutta, Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming
Ronda Johnson, Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming
2008 Teacher Awards
For outstanding support of the Junior Duck Stamp Program
Lois Ege, Grand Rapids Public & Parochial School, Grand Rapids
Lisa Gabriel, North Elementary, Birch Run
Anne Keller, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Karlene King, Lake Area Christian, Sturgis
Shawna Richardson, Ishpeming High School, IshpemingPast Best of Show Winners
2007 - 2008, Samuel Dantuma, Standish-Sterling High School, Standish
2006 - 2007, Samuel Dantuma, Standish-Sterling High School, Standish
2005 - 2006, Kevin North, Lapeer East High School, Lapeer
For more information contact:
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
6975 Mower Road
Saginaw, MI 48601Phone: 989-777-5930
or e-mail us at Shiawassee@fws.gov
