Media Advisory
Young Artists To Be Honored During Conflict Resolution Day Event
(ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Oct. 13, 2009) The winners of the Maryland Judiciary’s fourth Conflict Resolution Day Student Bookmark Art Contest will be announced and recognized during a reception on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m., at the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, 361 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis. The event is hosted by Chief Judge Robert M. Bell of the Maryland Court of Appeals, who will present the awards and meet with the student artists and their families during the reception. The media is invited to attend.
Almost 400 entries were received from Maryland children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The contest was sponsored by the Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO). Artwork reflected the theme of resolving or preventing conflict, including peer mediation, talking things out, apologizing, respecting differences, solving problems together, listening, tolerance, building peace, or alternatives to violence.
Winning entries were chosen for first-, second-, and third-place in two categories: kindergarten-fifth grade; and sixth-eighth grade. The prize for first place in each category is $75, second place $50, and third place $25. In addition to the prizes, three to five entries may be selected to print as bookmarks for use in promoting conflict resolution across Maryland.
All artwork entries will be on display at the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building in Annapolis during the reception and thereafter, from Oct. 14 to Nov. 13.
Media: For more information, contact the Office of Communications and Public Affairs, (410) 260-1488.
The 2009 Conflict Resolution Day Student Bookmark Art Contest winners (those in bold face have confirmed that they will attend the reception):
First, Second, and Third Place, and Special Recognition
| Category: Kindergarten - 5th Grade |
| 1st Place: |
Quinton Davidson, 5th Grade, Age: 10
Shady Spring Elementary, Baltimore |
| 2nd Place: |
Cameron Lorch-Liebel, 5th Grade, Age: 10
Friends School of Baltimore |
| 3rd Place: |
Cara Ortanez, 5th Grade, Age: 10
Shady Spring Elementary, Baltimore |
| Special Recognition: |
Alex Luster, 5th Grade, Age: 10
Columbia Academy, Catonsville |
| Special Recognition: |
Foster Joy, 5th Grade, Age: 10
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Category: 6th - 8th Grade |
| 1st Place: |
Alex Collins, 8th Grade, Age: 13
Braddock Middle School, Cumberland
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| 2nd Place: |
Troy Hickey, 8th Grade, Age: 13
Westmar Middle School, Westernport |
| 3rd Place: |
Dirk Dupré, 7th Grade:, Age: 11
Eastern Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Special Recognition: |
Michelle Tu, 7th Grade, Age: 12
Eastern Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Special Recognition: |
Yordanos Tesfa, 7th Grade, Age: 12
Catonsville Middle School, Catonsville |
Honorable Mention
| Category: Kindergarten - 5th Grade |
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| Kelsey Abrecht, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Miya Bradford, 5th Grade, Age: 11 |
Coldstream Park Elementary, Baltimore |
| Katherine Brochin, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Jeffery Brown, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Caitlyn Callahan 4th Grade, Age: 10 |
Strathmore Elementary, Silver Spring |
| Lauren Dewberry, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Shady Spring Elementary, Baltimore |
| Sera Emberson, 4th Grade, Age: 9 |
Roland Park Elementary, Baltimore |
| Erin Farrugia, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Yvonne Fernandez, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Shady Spring Elementary, Baltimore |
| Kyree Glover, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Furley Elementary School, Baltimore |
| Delia Hatten, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Dontabien Hicks, Jr., 2nd Grade, Age: 7 |
Furley Elementary School, Baltimore |
| Asia Johnson, 3rd Grade, Age: 9 |
Running Brook Elementary, Columbia |
| Clarissa Latman, 5th Grade, Age: 11 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Brianna LeMay, 4th Grade, Age: 9 |
Broad Ford Elementary, Mt. Lake Park |
| Sam Little, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Taevione McMillon, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Furley Elementary School, Baltimore |
| Xenia Nditika, 5th Grade, Age: 9 |
Shady Spring Elementary, Baltimore |
| Anya Price, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Julia Regine, 5th Grade, Age; 11 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Max Reitenauer, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Jackson Roberts, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Max Rollfinke, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Jeremiah Rosser, 4th Grade, Age: 9 |
Harford Day School, Abingdon |
| Leah Winchester, 4th Grade, Age: 9 |
Furley Elementary School, Baltimore |
| Katherine Wolff, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Home Schooled, Bowie |
| Max Levy, 5th Grade, Age: 10 |
Friends School of Baltimore |
| Category: 6th - 8th Grade |
| Autumn Bragg, 6th Grade, Age: 11 |
Braddock Middle School, Cumberland |
| Scarlett Brown, 8th Grade, Age: 13 |
Wicomico Middle School, Salisbury |
| Fiona Cavanagh, 8th Grade, Age: 13 |
Catonsville Middle School, Catonsville |
| Colin Corcoran,7th Grade, Age: 11 |
Catonsville Middle School, Catonsville |
| Jessie Curtis, 7th Grade, Age: 12 |
Sligo Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Riley Gebing, 8th Grade, Age: 12 |
Gerstell Academy, Finksburg |
| Maya Glasser, 7th Grade, Age: 12 |
Braddock Middle School, Cumberland |
| Alexander Green, 6th Grade, Age: 11 |
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Alex Gutierrez, 7th Grade, Age: 12 |
Eastern Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Taylor Hare, 6th Grade, Age: 12 |
Gerstell Academy, Finksburg |
| Kevin Hernandez, 7th Grade, Age: 12 |
Aberdeen Middle School, Aberdeen |
| Mo Hewitt, 6th Grade, Age: 11 |
Sligo Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Tyler Koford, 8th Grade, Age 13 |
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Madison Lazorchań, 8th Grade, Age: 13 |
Catonsville Middle School, Catonsville |
| Luis Maldonado, 7th Grade, Age: 12 |
Aberdeen Middle School, Aberdeen |
| Carolyn Merklein, 8th Grade, Age: 13 |
Eastern Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Jordan Paewler, 8th Grade, Age:12 |
Catonsville Middle School, Catonsville |
| Taylor Pianka, 7th Grade, Age: 12 |
Somerset Intermediate School, Westover |
| Jenna Puffinburger, 6th Grade, Age: 11 |
Braddock Middle School, Cumberland |
| Tiona Rice, 6th Grade, Age: 11 |
Braddock Middle School, Cumberland |
| Ciara Sagal, 7th Grade, Age:12 |
Braddock Middle School, Cumberland |
| Rachel Steger, 6th Grade, Age: 11 |
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Kirin Taylor, 7th Grade, Age:12 |
Eastern Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Adriana Terceros, 7th Grade, Age:12 |
Eastern Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Samantha Traihum, 6th Grade, Age: 11 |
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School, Silver Spring |
| Alexandra Van Horn, 6th Grade, Age: 11 |
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School, Silver Spring |
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