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- Subscribe - Contact Us - Rate Card - Place an Ad Archives Revels Classifieds Real Estate Menu Guide Wedding Weather Subscribe Contact Us April 16, 2005 AHS students garner ‘Idea’ awards Second-annual event honors kids’ creativity in explaining: ‘What is my life’s purpose?’ By Hearne Moore For the Tidings On Friday evening Ashland High School hosted the 2nd Annual Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library “Idea Contest” awards ceremony, which awarded $2,000 in cash prizes to six AHS students. The contest was divided into two categories, essays, and collages, responding to the challenging question: “What is my life’s purpose?” Hana Jensen , right, accepts an award Thursday for her collage “Grow to Love and So Much More” from Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library Director Jordan Pease. The event was emceed by local musician and vocalist Laura Derocher, left. Submitted photo In the essay category, the first-place $500 prize was taken by Lilly Skolnick, whose essay was entitled “My Bliss.” The second-place $300 essay prize was taken by Tucker Reed, whose essay was entitled “An Almond Tree in Bloom.” Third place, and $200, went to Eve Thornton for “Creating a Life Purpose From Life’s Passion.” In the collage category, first place ($500) was garnered by Michael Bulkin, with his collage entitled: “Everything I Do And Have Done Is My Life’s Purpose.” second place ($300) went to Hana Jensen with her collage “Grow to Love and So Much More.” Third place ($200) went to Allison Rowe with her collage “The Unanswered Question.” AHS art teacher Mark Schoenleber accepted a book, “The Purpose of Your Life,” on behalf of AHS and made brief remarks on the creative process from a teacher’s perspective. Local art gallery owner Joachen Ziems commented on the judging process and commended the students for their efforts. His gallery, Nuwand Art, located at 258 “A” Street, will display the essays and collages until the end of April. “We are delighted with the originality and passion emanating from the collages and essays,” RVML Director Jordan Pease said. The event was emceed by local musician and vocalist Laura Derocher, who sang and played an original score and shared insights about finding her own path in life. DailyTidings.com Home Page Archives | Revels | Classifieds | Real Estate Guide | Weather | Subscribe | Contact Us Copyright 2005 Ashland Daily Tidings and Ottaway Newspapers All Rights Reserved Deep Muscle Stimulator Ceramic Piggy Banks FREE Entertainment Guide Women's & Men's Slippers Accelerate Weightloss Products Backpacks Generic Viagra Vegas Travel Guide Search Engine Optimization Sportsbook Absinthe Supply Student Loans Hotel & Airline Reservations African Safari Hammocks Helzberg Diamonds Online Casinos Community Bonus Casino King of Spirits ink cartridges Mortgage Calculator Security Systems Mailing Lists Click Here Advertisement .:Advertisements:. Site Search: RESOURCES - Mail Tribune News - ODOT Road Cams