More than 200 guests–including friends, families, teachers and other supporters– attended the Aurora Mental Health Center‘s 11th Annual Student Art Contest and Show. Presiding over this year’s event were Board of Directors President Harrison Cochran; AUMHC CEO/Executive Director Dr. Randy Stith; and AUMHC Chief Operating Officer Kathie Snell. Special thanks went to the 2017 Art Show Sponsor– Citywide Banks— with bank representative Stephan Ghadaifchian on hand to help present awards.
Julia Gladbach won the Holiday Card Selection with “Colorado Mountains”
Held November 2 at the Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center, this year’s theme was: “What Warms Your Heart or Makes You Smile?” Winners represented K-12 Aurora students who entered a drawing, painting, collage, or photograph that best represented this year’s theme. Hundreds of artworks submitted by more than 25 schools were displayed throughout the ballroom. Special recognition went to long-time AMHC Board Members Gigi de Gala, Sara Jarrett and Rachel Nuñez for their volunteerism and contributions over 8 years. Established in 1975 the Aurora Mental Health Center offers treatment for mental health issues, addiction, alcohol and drug abuse. For more information on programs or on how to volunteer or donate to the Aurora Mental Health Center please call 303-617-2300 or visit: www.aumhc.org
Below are the 2017 winners:
Teacher Winners
Brooks Mullen, High Plains Elementary School
Genevieve Deits, Fox Ridge Middle School
Adriana Yankey, Mrachek Middle School
Georgene Gallington, Hinkley High School
Nicole Lee, Aurora Central High School
First Place Winners
K-3 Cora Hankins, Happiness Means Ending Your Day with a Grateful Heart
4-6 Eve Baker, Cute Puppy
7-8 Noemi Lacunza, Appreciating Life
9-12 Kristina Khuu, Her Hidden Strength
2nd Place Winners
K-3 Jacksson Price, Rocky Mountains
4-6 Olivia Nuetzel, Rainbow Tree
7-8 Xienne Smith, Color Happy
9-12 Rae Stokes, Farm House
Photography Winners
1st Hernan Arellano, Bee of the Flower
2nd Manuela Vidales Pasillas, Flower of Relief
Holiday Card Selection
Julia Gladbach, Colorado Mountains
4th Grade Teacher Recognitions
Ms. Mullen, Ms. Deits, Ms. Yankey, Ms. Gallington and Ms. Lee
Director’s Choice Award Winners
K-3 Annabel Jones, My Toy Store
4-6 Amira Grace Pinnt, Look Inside Yourself
4-6 Ivy Hankins, Happiness is Enjoying the Little Things in Life
7-8 Mckenna Mazeski, Girl Running in the Fall
9-12 Kristin Brown, My Way of Life
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- Board Chair Harrison Cochran, Administrative Director Troy Bowman
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- Board Chair Harrison Cochran, Administrative Director Troy Bowman
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- Stosh Ritchie, Peter Cukale, Tim Huffman
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- Rick Hanson, Aurora City Council Member Barb Cleland, AUMHC COO Kathie Snell
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- Winners of the 11th Annual Student Art Contest
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- The event always attracts a wide variety of creative artworks
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- Director’s Choice Winner Mckenna Mazeski with “Girl Running in the Fall”
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- Director’s Choice Winner Mckenna Mazeski with “Girl Running in the Fall”
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- Winner Annabel Jones with “My Toy Store”
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- Holiday Card Winner Julia Gladbach with mom, Joanne O’Callaghan
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- Director’s Choice Winner Amira Pinnt, Laura Haggerty
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- The famous chocolate fountain is always popular!
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- An overwhelmingly popular dessert…
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- Dipping strawberries in the chocolate fountain for guests
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- Hundreds of Aurora student artworks were featured
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- Rachel Nuñez, Nancy Stephenson, Thiensa Nguyen
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- Rachel Nuñez, Nancy Stephenson, Thiensa Nguyen
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- Candee and Chris Mantelli with son, Brody
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- Candee and Chris Mantelli with son, Brody
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- Volunteers Deanna Graves, Michelle Daniels
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- Three Board Members Rachel Nuñez, Gigi de Gala, and Sara Jarrett were recognized for their service
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- Board Member Rachel Nuñez was recognized for her 8 years of service and contributions
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- Board Member Sara Jarrett was recognized for her 8 years of service and contributions
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- CEO Randy Stith welcomes guests
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- Chief Operating Officer Kathie Snell thanks supporters
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- More than 200 guests at this year’s event
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- Guests view a video showcasing AUMHC’s work
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- Hundreds of student artworks lined the tables
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- This is the 11th Annual Student Art Contest & Show
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- Board President Harrison Cochran
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- Eve Baker with “Cute Puppy”
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- Xienna Smith with “Color Happy”
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- Noemi Lacunza with “Appreciating Life”
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- Rae Stokes with “Farm House”
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- Kristina Khuu with “Her Hidden Strength”
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- Julia Gladbach won the Holiday Card Selection with “Colorado Mountains”
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- Teacher Winners: Georgene Gallington, Brooks Mullen, Nicole Lee, Adriana Yankey
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- Teacher Winners: Georgene Gallington, Brooks Mullen, Nicole Lee, Adriana Yankey
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- Teacher Winners: Georgene Gallington, Brooks Mullen, Nicole Lee, Adriana Yankey
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- Annabel Jones: “My Toy Store”
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- Amira Pinnt: “Look Inside Yourself”
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- Ivy Hankins: “Happiness is Enjoying the Little Things in Life”
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- McKenna Mazeski: “Girl Running in the Fall”
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- Kristin Brown: “”May Way of Life”
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- Maggie and Noemi Lacunza with Teacher Adriana Yankey
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- More than 200 attended the 11th Annual Student Art Contest
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- Aurora Central High School Teacher Nicole Lee
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- Kristina Khuu with father, Thai
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- Kristina Khuu with father, Thai
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- Amy and Vernon Smothers with daughter, Isabel
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- Amy and Vernon Smothers with daughter, Isabel
