Youth news briefs

Thursday, Oct. 31, 1996 | 11:59 a.m.

Silver State Schools Federal Credit Union recently announced the results of the "Happy Times 11" calendar art contest. The contest is an annual event and is open to all Clark, Lincoln, Nye and Esmeralda County students, kindergarten through 12th grade.

The winning artwork was selected by a panel of local artists and will be featured in the 1997 Happy Times 11 calendar.

The local winners are: kindergarten, Jordan Cox, Tomiyasu Elementary; first grade, Kathrine Phouphayry, Jim Thorpe Elementary; second grade, Teja Fuller, Lowman Elementary; third grade, Stephanie Masso, Elaine Wynn Elementary; fourth grade, Joey Montiel, Elaine Wynn Elementary; fifth grade, Toni Hanson, Gilbert Magnet School; sixth grade, Natalee Harter, Garrett Middle School; seventh grade, Kristen Routh, Woodbury Middle School; ninth grade, Amy Walter, Rancho High School; 10th grade, Noma Thayer, Basic High School; 11th grade, Nabil Ouassini, Las Vegas High School; 12th grade, Ray Figueredo, Valley High School.

More than 30,000 calendars will be published by Silver State Schools Federal Credit Union and distributed to the Clark County School District, UNLV and Community College of Southern Nevada personnel. Calendars also will be available to members at all Silver State branches. A banquet will be held on Nov. 7 to honor the winning students and their art teachers.

Soroptimist scholarships

The four area Soroptimist Clubs are accepting applications for their Youth Citizenship Award and Training Awards Program.

YCA is given to eight juniors or seniors from any accredited high school or its equivalent. Students must have fulfilled the following during high school years: service, dependability, leadership and clear sense of purpose.

Four recipients will receive cash awards and are eligible for Soroptimist's regional and federation-level awards.

The Soroptimist Foundations Youth Citizenship Awards are not scholarships but "awards of merit." Each award may be used at the discretion of the recipient to further his goals.

Recipients are chosen on the basis of financial need and a clear statement of career goals, with primary consideration given to women entering vocational or technical programs, or completing an undergraduate degree.

Four recipients will receive cash awards and are eligible for regional and federation-level awards.

Applications are available by calling SI of Greater Las Vegas at 362-7666. The application deadline is Dec. 15.

Youth basketball contest

Clark County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a "Turkey Shoot," a hot-shot competition from 9:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 16. All interested 10-14-year-olds should bring proof of age to register at Von Tobel Community Center, 3610 E. Carey, by Nov. 15. Entry fee is $2. Awards will be given in three age divisions -- 10-11, 12-13 and 14-year-olds. Holiday turkeys also will be given out to the top winners in each division. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Call 455-7699.