02.16.10
CLS Middle School students rise to the artistic challenge
for Arthritis Services
Ashley Sassano (center), Community Arthritis Project Coordinator for Arthritis Services, greets art contest winners
Artwork created by four Charlotte Latin Middle School students has been selected for inclusion in the event program for Arthritis Services’ annual fundraiser, which will be held on May 13 at Myers Park Country Club. Middle School students were challenged to draw their idea of “enchantment” in keeping with the fundraiser’s theme this year, “An Evening of Enchantment.” Several entries were submitted and the following students were selected as winners:
1st place
Elizabeth Salisbury—recevied $50 and a ribbon
2nd place
Andrew Maxwell—received $20 and a ribbon
3rd place
Audrey Trollinger—received $10 and a ribbon
4th place
Emily Padgett—received a ribbon
Arthritis Services is a non-profit, United Way agency. The organization facilitates several different arthritis programs to fulfill its mission of promoting health and hope to persons with arthritis and related conditions. These support groups and programs help to educate older adults with arthritis in Mecklenburg County and the surrounding areas. Visit www.arthritisservices.org to learn more about the organization.