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Sioux Falls Girl Advances To Next Level Of Doodle 4 Google Contest

... So I drew these animals and in the future, I see all animals are wild and free, “says Neff. But now Bria is hoping to expand her cause for millions to see. Last week, google representatives surprised her in front of family and friends by announcing that she was one of 53 other winners across the country for the Doodle 4 Google competition. “I was so excited I thought it was a dream, “says Neff. And that dream could soon become a reality, but Bria will need help from everyone. In order for her doodle to be featured on the Google homepage; she needs votes to be selected and the winner also gets other perks. “It would mean a lot cause the Pavilion would get 45 thousand dollars and we could get 5 thousand dollars for our homeschooling, “says Neff. Google typically gives the money to the winner’s school, but since Bria is home-schooled and takes classes at the Pavilion, the money would go towards enhancing their educational programs. Rose Ann Hofland, Director of community learning at the Pavilion says the ...

Stratford Teen Wins Google Art Contest

... competition $30,000 toward a college scholarship, a chance to work with the Doodle team at the Googleplex in Mountain View, Calif., and Bunnell High will also receive a $50,000 grant to advance STEM education. less. Bunnell student Sarah Harrison at a recent ceremony at Bunnell High School in Stratford, Conn., announcing her as winner of the state Google art competition. In addition to having her art on the Google home. more. Photo: Contributed Photo / Contributed Photo. Image 4 of 5. Bunnell High School sophomore Sarah Harrison, 15, created the art that appeared on the Google home page on Friday and Saturday, March 31-April 1. She will received $30,000 toward a college scholarship and a visit to the Googleplex headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. She's seen here on Friday soon after receiving ...

School Board Honors Academic Team, Google Doodle Winner

... on to defeat the tournament's top-ranked team from Silver Bluff. In the championship match, the Aiken High won against Midland Valley High. Coaches Wilson and Densmore, along with team members Team Captain Brian Marra, Darla Alarcon, Brynne Berry, Simon Berry, Jillian Boyd, Isabel Brown-Emanuelli, Grant Butler, Soren Granger, Jahleel Johnson, Kaylee Knight, Shaunique Oakman, Zahra Rizvi, Jennifer Siler and Carlie Beth Wilson were recognized by board members. The board went on to mention legislative updates that did not require a board vote. Among the updates were the Tax Credit for Workforce scholarship, the Educational Oversite Committee and the road repair bill. All motions brought before the board were passed unanimously through the board. Some of these motions included changes to payroll procedures, reorganization of existing policies that may cover positions that no longer exist, changes ...

Wright Middle School 7th-grader Wins State Google Honors

... month that she was among the 53 Doodle 4 Google finalists selected from each U. S. state and territory. She was feted at a schoolwide assembly at Wright and recognized at a Madison School Board meeting. Her art teacher at Wright, Jeff “J. J.” Johnson, calls her “phenomenal.”. Like this story? Get local news sent to your inbox. Sign Up. I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site consitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. “I don’t know if that’s emphatic enough,” Johnson said of his word to describe the young artist. “She has an intuitive grasp of many of the art principles and elements of design.”. Alyssa said she’s loved doing art since she was a small girl; her older sister, Josie, always pushed her to do better. This is the second time she entered the Doodle 4 Google contest; the first was when she was 8, ...

Sioux Falls Girl Wins 'doodle 4 Google' Award

... It wasn't until the last few minutes of the assembly that Neff realized the whole event was in her honor. The sheet covering the large doodle print was removed, revealing Neff's drawing. The moment left her surprised, but showing all smiles. The inspiration for the drawing was to raise awareness of endangered animals, Neff said. Her paintings are often inspired by endangered species, which she researches, you guessed it, on Google. More: Maker spaces give students tools to create. "Most of the animals in there are endangered or critically endangered," Neff said, adding that the most difficult part of the doodle was finding an animal to fit the second "g" in "Google." (She ultimately settled on a sloth, a critically endangered species.). Neff's drawing now moves on to compete with other state and territory winners for the grand prize. The national winner of the competition will receive a $30,000 scholarship and have their doodle featured on the Google homepage. The public can vote for ...

Alabama Student A Finalist In 'doodle 4 Google' Contest

... 4 Google finalist, speculation and excitement flew through the school. Zoe Johnson, right, poses along with her principal and teachers with her Doodle 4 Google entry. From left are her math teacher Danielle Vermillion, Williams P-8 Principal Melissa Lindsey, science and design teacher Ashley Herron and English and history teacher Karen Colvin. (Contributed by Jennifer Johnson). "A couple of them suspected it was her because she was a pretty good artist," Johnson said. Zoe's not just a good artist, but "dabbles in everything," her mom said. She's a straight-A student and a math whiz, which is why she left homeschooling to enroll in the Academy for Gifted and Talented. She also plays double bass in the Huntsville Youth Symphony, played bass for the Alabama All-State Orchestra and will represent ...

Voting Continues For Doodle 4 Google Competition

... at __link__/doodle 4 google/vote.html. The public vote will determine the five national finalists. Google will announce the five national finalists and one of them as the national winner March 31. The winner’s doodle will go live on __link__ that day. Alexander is one of the 53 winners with his doodle, "Virtual Reality School," depicting what he thinks education in the future will look like when more technology is introduced. Alexander's doodle was selected from thousands of entries Google received this year. Students at Byrd Elementary recently helped Alexander celebrate during a surprise assembly. “I was really nervous when I walked in because I thought it was something else besides the Google program,” Alexander said. “Then, I was really shocked when I figured out that it was me. It felt pretty good though. Everybody was really happy. If you want to draw, you just have to keep trying and try harder.”. The national winner will take home a $30,000 college scholarship, and his or her school will receive a $50,000 Google for Education grant towards the establishment and improvement of a computer lab or technology program. Alexander’s mother, Michelle ...