What a healthy heart looks like
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What a healthy heart looks like
The assignment: create a poster showing what a healthy heart looks like. These three Burke County Public Schools fourth graders didn’t just understand the assignment, they nailed it, earning top honors in the annual American Heart Association and UNC Health Blue Ridge Healthy HeART Art Contest:
1st Place: Sophia F., Ray Childers Elementary School
2nd Place: Journi D., W.A. Young Elementary School
3rd Place: Sadie G., Ray Childers Elementary School
Hospital and American Heart Association representatives surprised the winners at their schools on Wednesday, with brand new bikes and helmets as prizes, an exciting and healthy reward.
The winning posters are traditionally displayed at the Catawba Valley Heart Ball, originally scheduled for this weekend, though the event may be postponed due to expected winter weather.
Congratulations to these talented students for putting creativity, heart health and hard work on display. We’re so proud of you!
