Ocean Pals 2009

OCEAN PALS POSTER CONTEST 2009-2010

The 2009-2010 Theme was: "GLOBAL WARMING: HELP KEEP OUR OCEANS COOL"

Using this important and current theme, our students studied these issues as they designed their poster. You will see they used a variety of approaches to teach the public to keep our oceans cool – from pictures of melting polar ice, to "Reduce, Recycle, Reuse", to an earth on fire! One teacher wrote to us that they had some: "Awesome Discussions on the Global Warming theme." This is how your FSDA reaches out to students – our future depends on them. Pause your busy world and view all their posters – Florida students are COOL!

They urge you to be part of the SOLUTION!

1) Save Electricity: Turn off the lights, TV, and computers when not in use. Unplug chargers between uses.

2) Heating and Cooling: Set the air conditioning temperature a few degrees higher and wear light, loose clothing. Set the heater a few degrees lower and wear layers and sweaters.

3) Traveling: Use public transportation where it is available. Combine several errands into one trip. Carpool with friends to reduce the number of cars on the road. Walk or ride your bike if possible.

4) Recycle: Recycle paper, glass, plastic and cans. Use paper bags or reusable bags at the grocery store.

As in past years, the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place Florida winners in each age group (K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12) competed with the winners of New York/New Jersey – California and all states in-between. Twenty one different Florida city schools participated this year and we had 5 National winners.

We are proud that our National 1^st place winner, Cristina Santos, 12 grader from Ocala, was selected for the Grand Prize of a trip to the Cayman Islands – 8 days/7 night’s vacation courtesy of Villas of the Galleon, a luxury condominium located on Grand Cayman’s famous 7 mile beach. The resort stay is for up to two (2) adults and two (2) children. Also included was (2) round trip, non-stop tickets from Miami, FL to Grand Cayman for two (2) adults, courtesy of Cayman Airways, the national flag carrier of the Cayman Islands. The teacher of each 1^st place National winner won a prize also.

Yes, FSDA plays an important part in our outreach to Florida’s students. Decisions are being made about the theme for 2010-2011 and it may be on Whales. It usually comes out in the fall and as I learn more, I will post the information for you. If you do not have a student interested in art we ask you to pass it on to their school.

Beneath The Sea, with their 35^th Year Show coming March 25, 26, & 27^th 2010, is the parent organization of Ocean Pals. This is not only the largest dive and travel show in the nation, they are known for their good works. This show will be fantastic – plan on being there!

Thanks,

Sonia Smith, Regional Director

Southeastern Region

Ocean Pals Poster Contest

Once again the FSDA wishes to thank Sonia and Ken Smith for their immense contributions to the Ocean Pals Contest and Ocean Expo Production. Together they have taken on the entire year long process necessary to produce these events. We thank you both for your time and effort. We also want to thank the judges and all those who helped make these events possible.

EXPO 2009

TOP POSTER ARTISTS

Click to Enlarge

.........JUDGES

......Sonia & Dean

.....Jacobi Nelson

.....Meghan Wimer

..Makaela Rinehart

.....Jacob Lehron

.....Ellen Choi

.....Soyoun Choi

.Marcel Baldassarri

.....Alyssa Long

....Andrew Leonard

.....Charlie Owens

...Emilee ...Wigglesworth

.....Ricky Sanchez

.....Deni Roller

....Terrel Johnson

....Melody Thomas

...Courtney Lamica

....Cristina Santos

..Alexandra ..Meaghan Marks

.Damarcus Hopkins

....Michael Backes

.Emily .Sessions-.Davis

Since 1991 FSDA-WCC has reached out to Florida’s students. We accepted the invitation to join Beneath The Sea's Ocean Pals™ National Poster Contest and have directed and helped sponsor the Southeastern Region’s contest. This contest is a national environmental education-through-art program. Awareness is urgent! The students are encouraged to expand their knowledge by researching the environment concern for the marine environment with a different yearly theme and to express this in their poster art. The winners of each of the different regions are then entered in the national contest. Their messages are then brought to the widest possible audience to create a stronger commitment to protect the environment on which all life on this planet depends.
Click here to visit the Beneath The Sea - Ocean Pals Website

Click to view previous Ocean Expo - Ocean Pals events

2008-2009 Exhibit

2007-2008 Exhibit

2006-2007 Exhibit

2005-2006 Exhibit

2004-2005 Exhibit

You Are Guest