International Day of Peace Art Contest Gallery
CEMPROC sponsored a children's art contest to celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2007, which is recognized by the United Nations and is celebrated in more than 200 countries around the world. Entries in two categories (pre-K and school age) were judged by a panel of distinguished judges, which included President of the CEMPROC Board of Directors Chuck Pugh, Forsyth County School Superintendent Paula Gault, and Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton. First, second, and third place winners were selected in each category, and the attendees of the CEMPROC Taste of Latin America dinner selected a 'People's Choice' winner.

The winning entries are displayed below:

SCHOOL AGE DIVISION "Imagine World Peace" by Jaimee Marino Daves Creek Elementary, 5th Grade, Ms. Alexander's class First Place Jaimee Marino accepts the prize for First Place from CEMPROC Executive Director Jeff Pugh at the Taste of Latin America dinner.

"Shaking Hands" by Bailey Becker Daves Creek Elementary, 4th Grade, Ms. Chamblee's class Second Place; People's Choice Award

"Peace and Joy" by Letta Young Daves Creek Elementary, 1st Grade, Mrs. Cheatham's class Third Place

PRE-K DIVISION   Ana Pre-K, 4 years old (shown with teacher Any Stevens) First Place   Manuel Pre-K, 4 years old (shown with teacher Any Stevens) Second Place

Kayla Pre-K, 4 years old (shown with teacher Any Stevens) Third Place