April 29, 2016 (Album1, Album2) - Green thumb enthusiast enjoyed the Center Garden Club's Small Standard Flower Show and Sale on April 22nd at the Community House. Center Elementary students had the opportunity to tour the display of flower designs, horticultural samples, and education exhibits during their visit to the flower show. Students were then treated to a snack provided by the Garden Club members.
Third graders had a special opportunity of participating in the flower show with 11 stunning arrangements. The designs created by the High School were even more inspiring with their creativity.
The top awards presented were as follows:
Youth Awards Floral Design
"Blossoms of Joy" Center Elementary School - Carson Crawford
"Abundance of Bouquets" High School - Emma Locke
Division I - Horticulture
Horticulture Excellence Top Award - Carolyn Bounds (Donkey Ear Kalanchoe)
Arboreal Awards - Cindy Brown (Cedrus Atlantica), Cherry Jones (Acer Palmatum, red)
Award of Merit - Linda Bordelon (Ornamental Cabbage), Linda Bordelon (Pineapple Sage), Linda Bordelon (Iris)
Grower's Choice Awards - Carolyn Bounds (Donkey Ear Kalanchoe), Jackie Hancock (Aloe Vera), Robbie Kerr (Ivy)
Sweepstakes - Linda Bordelon (Iris)
Division II - Design
Designer's Choice - Ann Hitt
Class 1 "Peek-a-boo Promise"
1st place - Yondi Watson
2nd place - Shirley Owens
Class 2 "The Naked Truth"
1st place - Carole Ann Chance
2nd place - Judy Matthews
3rd place - Alison Scull
Class 3 "Magical Surprise"
1st place - Ann Hitt
2nd place - Carole Ann Chance
3rd place - Yondi Watson
Division III Special Exhibits
Educational Award and 1st place - Rachel Campbell, Exhibit on Rainwater Harvesting
