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Middle school students honored
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Their films on texting while driving and fracking win amid 2,887 submissions By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two teams of students at Bell Middle School might not have won any school awards for their documentaries, but that’s what makes being honorable mentions in C-SPAN’s national 2016 StudentCam competition all the more surprising. “None of us expected to get anything,” student Ella Ganter said. “So when we did, it was really exciting.” The annual StudentCam competition is sponsored by the C-SPAN Education Foundation and is in its 12th year. The competition invites middle-and-high schoolers to produce a five- to seven-minute documentary on a national policy issue. The winning documentaries from Bell Middle School are “Fracking Water Consumption,” by Ganter, Chloe Henry and Addie Miller; and “Texting while Driving,” by Audrey Pino, Katarina Chaffee and Jade Garcia. The groups won $250 each for their honorable mention honors. It is the second year that Bell students have been recognized in the C-SPAN competition. And Assistant Principal Andrea Schultz is proud of students’ accomplishments. “iSTEM programming focuses on national and global problem solving and critical thinking,” she said, “which
Students stand with their teacher Brian Van Voorhees, center, at Bell Middle School for a photo after being honorable mentions in C-SPAN’s national 2016 StudentCam competition. From left, is Katarina Chaffee, Audrey Pino and Jade Garcia, who won for their documentary, “Texting while Driving”; and Addie Miller, Ella Ganter and Chloe Henry, who won for their documentary, “Fracking Water Consumption.” Courtesy photo
NATIONAL VIDEO CONTEST C-SPAN’s national 2016 StudentCam competition had 150 winning videos. The two from Bell Middle School in Golden, titled “Texting while Driving” and “Fracking Water Consumption” were among the 97 that received an honorable mention. The 150 winning videos may be viewed at www.studentcam.org/winners16.htm.
will positively impact not only their future, but the future of others.” This year, C-SPAN received 2,887 submissions from nearly 6,000 stu-
dents in 45 states and Washington, D.C. Videos continues on Page 9
Easter fun planned for Goldenites City offers plenty of ways for residents to celebrate holiday with families By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Eggmania at the grange It started off with one family — granted, there were seven children, who all brought their children. Now, five years later, Eggmania has moved to the Golden Gate Grange and is an event for the entire community. “It’s amazing how it took off,” said grange member Ellen Phillips. “We get quite a variety of people, and they’re all having a fun time.” Eggmania will take place 1-3 p.m. March 26 at the Golden Gate Grange. Three main events occur for Eggmania: community egg dying, an Easter egg hunt and activities such as crafts
and games. And, the Easter bunny will most likely be making an appearance, Phillips said. The egg dying kicks off the event, and will be available for the duration. People should bring their own hardboiled eggs to dye, Phillips said, but there will be some extras available for those who don’t have any. About 40 cups of colors will be set up, and sometimes, people bring additional decorative items for the eggs. And if children get bored of dying eggs, Phillips said, there will be an Easter/spring-themed craft table, where people can make bunnies out of cotton balls or beaded necklaces. At about 1:30 or 2 p.m., the Easter egg hunt begins. The youngest children will get their turn first, then the older ones will get a turn. Depending on turnout, kids may be limited to a certain number of eggs. “We make sure everybody gets
something,” Phillips said. Plus, “extra wrapped candy is always available.” Although weather-dependent, the teens and young adults always seem to enjoy the outdoor games, Phillips said. The games will be “whatever is thought up” this year, but in the past, have included an egg-in-spoon race and egg-or-water balloon toss. “Some people come just to watch,” Phillips said. “Neighbors get together and talk and visit. We have a lot of fun.”
Security measure limits threats Jeffco school district’s three recent lockdowns reflect necessary response to safety By Crystal Anderson Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com On Dec. 15, an Evergreen High School student made threatening comments that sparked concern among students and staff. In February, a Northglenn High School student took pictures of Arvada K-8 and threatened over text and social media to enter the school with a gun. On March 1, a student brought a BB gun to North Arvada Middle School in a backpack, scaring students who reported it to school staff. In all three incidents, the schools were immediately locked down — a security measure that prevents anyone from entering or leaving the building. No one was injured in any of the incidents. Although three lockdowns in a few months may seem like a high number, according to the Jefferson County School District it actually is on par with the amount seen over the past five years. Safety continues on Page 5
IF YOU GO Eggmania and Easter egg hunt: 1-3 p.m. March 26 at the Golden Gate Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, in Golden. Free event. 303 273-9516. www. goldengategrange.com
Easter continues on Page 9
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LOOK BACK IN TIME The story of homesteaders making their way in Golden is told on PAGE 40.
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