23 May 2005
Governor Sebelius Announces ‘Show Your Kansas Pride’ winners
Governor Sebelius announced the following elementary school artists as victors in the state’s “Show Your Kansas Pride” screen saver contest:
| GRADE | NAME | SCHOOL | CITY |
| K | Alexis Hoskinson | Manhattan Catholic Schools | Manhattan |
| 1st Grade | Leah O’Connor | Corinth Elementary | Leawood |
| 2nd Grade | Caroline Backs | Brookridge Day School | Overland Park |
| 3rd Grade | Riley Juenemann | Phillipsburg Elementary | Phillipsburg |
| 4th Grade | Monica Sigler | Regency Place Elementary | Overland Park |
| 5th Grade | Seth Dieker | Hickok Elementary | Ulyssess |
| 6th Grade | Chelsea Jackson | Mayberry Middle School | Wichita |
“Congratulations to the winners of the 2005 Screen Saver Contest,” Governor Sebelius said. “I am pleased we have the opportunity to show the world their wonderful artwork representing Kansas pride.”
The public voted electronically for the winners on www.accessKansas.org, the state’s official Web site, between May 2 and May 13. Kansans voted for their favorite artwork in each grade (kindergarten through 6th) from each grade’s five finalists. The contest was open to all Kansas elementary students.
The winning artwork from each grade has been compiled into a free downloadable screen saver featured at www.accessKansas.org. Visit the site to view the winning artwork, read the winners’ descriptions of their work and download the screen saver.
On June 6, 2005, the winners and their families will visit the state capitol to receive their awards from Governor Sebelius and have pictures taken with her. The winners and their families will also tour the capitol and visit the Topeka Zoo.
