16 Winners Named in Stick With Writing Contest

KERA, DALLAS STARS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE 16 WINNERS OF 2004 'GUARANTY BANK/WHATABURGER STICK WITH WRITING' CONTEST

The Dallas Stars Foundation and KERA announced this week the winners of the 2nd Annual "Guaranty Bank/Whataburger Stick With Writing" story and illustration contest. A blue-ribbon judging panel of local educational and literary professionals selected 16 top entries submitted by more than 200 North Texas students in grades K-4. (List of winners below)

The "Guaranty Bank/Whataburger Stick With Writing" program is an extension of the established "Stick With Reading" incentive program, which encourages public and private school students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to develop the healthy habit of reading in their leisure time. The program is open to any North Texas student in grade K-4.

All of the winning authors will be honored during a private reception at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco on June 6th. Each honoree will receive an official "Guaranty Bank/Whataburger Stick With Writing" backpack complete with writing and art supplies, as well as Dallas Stars and KERA prizes.

For more information about the "Guaranty Bank/Whataburger Stick With Writing" program, call the Dallas Stars Foundation at (214) 387-5526 or KERA at (214) 740-9271. KERA strives to make a difference in the lives of North Texas children and their families by providing useful and relevant information through television programs, educational materials, community events and an interactive web site. KERA airs more than 55 hours of award-winning children's programming each week, including seven of the top ten programs for preschool children.

The Dallas Stars Foundation was established to serve as a positive force throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. The Foundation focuses its efforts on providing support to children of the community so they may lead quality lives and develop into contributing members of society. Through teamwork, interaction and education, the Dallas Stars Foundation works to bring together all members of the Metroplex and build a bright future for today's youth.

2004 STICK WITH WRITING WINNERS

KINDERGARTEN

FIRST GRADE

SECOND GRADE

THIRD GRADE

FOURTH GRADE