FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 31,
2009
Contact Information: Jackie Jacobson, Audubon National Wildlife Refuge
701/442-5474 ext. 17
2009 Winners Announced for Junior Duck Stamp Contest
By: Jackie Jacobson, Audubon National Wildlife Refuge
An oil painting of a wood duck has been chosen as the 2009 ‘Best of Show’ in the North Dakota Junior Duck Stamp Contest, sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Eighteen year old Thomas Dwyer from Bismarck, titled his winning artwork “King of the Lake”. Thomas takes art lessons from Margaret Swift at The Art Shack in Glenn Ullin, and has participated in the Junior Duck Stamp Contest for 9 years. Thomas’s artwork was selected from 551 entries received from across North Dakota.
Thomas is a senior at Shiloh Christian School where he participates in football, basketball, and baseball. Other hobbies include drawing and painting, reading, hunting, fishing, camping, and jet skiing on Lake Sakakawea.
In April 2009, Thomas’s artwork will compete at the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest along with other state and U.S. territory entries. The first place national winner, along with a parent/guardian, and the teacher, will receive a trip to Washington DC, a $5,000 cash award, and the honor of having their entry made into a stamp.
Alicia Rohde, a 17 year old student from Valley City received Best of Show runner-up honors. Alicia featured a colored pencil drawing of a pair of red-breasted mergansers, and is taught by Kelly Callahan, art instructor at Valley City High School.
The North Dakota Junior Duck Stamp Banquet and Awards Ceremony will be held for all first, second, and third place winners in Bismarck on May 2nd, in conjunction with the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Club banquet and auction. Winning students will receive ribbons and prizes donated by National Wildlife Refuges and other wildlife organizations. The winning artwork will be exhibited throughout the state at national wildlife refuge events, shopping malls, Scheels, and other locations throughout the year.
First, second and third place winners in the four age groups are:
1st Place - Group 1 (Grade K-3)
Jayme Thompson
Logan Lamoureux
Tate Wyman
1st Place - Group 2 (Grade 4-6)
Lexi Wyman
Megan Tichy
Juliann Brandjord
1st Place - Group 3 (Grade 7-9)
Stephanie Kietzman
Kali Miller
Ashley Miller
1st Place - Group 4 (Grade 10-12)
Thomas Dwyer (BEST OF SHOW WINNER)
Alicia Rohde (RUNNER-UP BEST OF SHOW WINNER)
Daniel Kietzman
2nd Place - Group 1 (Grade K-3)
Trent Hunskor
Shaylee Miller
Daniel Langlie
2nd Place - Group 2 (Grade 4-6)
Paige Stratton
Benjamin Kietzman
Timothy Kietzman
2nd Place - Group 3 (Grade 7-9)
Hawkin Smette
Brennen Stotts
Ashlyn Huber
2nd Place - Group 4 (Grade 10-12)
Tanner Morehouse
Tyler Jahner
Maria Prosby
3rd Place - Group 1 (Grade K-3)
Reganne Ritterman
Madison Langlie
Tanner Jelinek
3rd Place - Group 2 (Grade 4-6)
Kyler Kortgaard
Laura Ellen Brandjord
Samantha Koetter
3rd Place - Group 3 _Grade 7-9)
Ethan Miller
Jenna Diemert
Mark Staples
3rd Place - Group 4 (Grade 10-12)
Jake Riedman
Lindy Olstad
Lina Hottelmann
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ARTWORK PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT OF THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE WINNERS UPON REQUEST.
LIST OF THE HONORABLE MENTION WINNERS
Austin Werbelow
Zach Christenson
Daniel Pithey
Kenzee Langlie
Taylor Reilly
Seth Revier
Cole Chapin
Rachel Klose
Matt Prchal
Courtney Loftsgard
Iris Mlnarik
Matthew Niemann
Tyrone Bergh
Hailey Gunderson
Keaton Nelsen
Sierra Hansen
Bailey Lamoureux
Jaiden Langlie
Karlie Matejcek
Dylan Wiek
Julissa McGarvey
Zackery Shepherd
Cheyenne Jacobson
Darrien Nelson
Grace Nybo
Torrey Morehouse
Laine Schwehr
Cole Gerntholz
Patrick Reilly
Timber Morgan
Erika Bernier
Apollo Valleramos
Jade Teske
Tiffany Hass
Jay Heise
Tayler Johnson
Morgan Petersen
Danielle Sherrard
Megan Sayler
Keely Fogarty
Amanda Tangen
Natalie Ley
Kyle Kjelland
Molly Willson
Shiloh Jewett
Rachel Klein
Lizz Boss
Brandon Compson
Jordan DeGrandis
Brandie Fettig
Jory Miller
Steven Owen
Matthew Guertin
Haley Larson
Jerilyn Bruns
Nick Thus
Matt McLain
Kaitlyn Woehl
Aaron Schuldt
Josh Hoover
Megan Babel
Kelly Nelson
Darik Wright
Amanda Stevens
