AHS Journalism Students Recognized

arrowhead high school Students

excel in writing contest

Congratulations are in order for two of Ms. Liz Jorgensen's journalism 

students, juniors Rosie

Rosie Belson

Belson and Alec Harmeyer. The Wonders of Plastics Essay contest was judged and, in the high school division, Rosie was selected as the 1st place winner, while Alec was selected as the 2nd place winner. Rosie will receive $250; Alec will receive $125.

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), with sponsorship from SPE Sections and Divisions, present this annual "Wonders of Plastics" essay contest. Open to all junior high and high school students, Rosie's and Alec's essays were submitted to the local section of The Society of Plastics Engineers. Rosie's essay--the winning entry at the section level--will be published and publicized in the Section newsletter and forwarded to SPE Headquarters for judging at the international level.

The students were given the following suggestions for paper topics: plastics in the environment, creative use of recycled plastics, what plastics have done for me, how plastics improve our lifestyle, plastics usefulness in society, how plastics benefit humankind, why the bad reputation of plastics is wrong and the advantages of plastics in food packaging. Students had to write a 500 - 1,000 word essay on the benefits of plastics.

Alec Harmeyer

At the April 17th Annual Society of Plastic Engineers Education/Career Night at WCTC, Alec and Rosie will be recognized and presented with their awards. Both Alec and Rosie spent a significant amount of time drafting, researching and composing these essays. Ms. Jorgensen, when asked about here students stated, "Both students are exceptionally hard workers who have produced great work! I am so proud of them."  Thanks also to Mr. Tom Whelan, technology and engineering teacher, who encouraged Ms. Jorgensen and her students to work on this competition.  Congratulations again to both Alec and Rosie and to their teachers!!!