Karl Asp Wins K-5 Grand Prize!
By Robyn Deshayes
Karl Asp, a 5th grader at Northern Lights Elementary School, has won Grand Prize in his division in a National Art contest sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Sea Research Foundation (SRF), and the North American Marine Protection Association (NAMEPA).
Karl Asp’s Winning Design for Discover the Marine Industry Art Contest – K-5 Division
SRF, Inc., operates Mystic Aquarium and the Ocean Exploration Center in Mystic, CT; and, in partnership with National Geographic, JASON Learning. Their mission is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean environment through conservation, education, and research. JASON Learning provides multimedia experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for K-12 students, and corresponding professional development for educators in a wide variety of formal and informal education environments.
NAMEPA is a marine industry-led initiative which engages maritime businesses, government and the public to “Save our Seas” by promoting sound environmental practices. NAMEPA operates as a nongovernmental organization committed to preserving the marine environment through educating seafarers, port communities and students about the need, and strategies, for protecting this important global resource.
Winners of the Discover the Marine Industry Student Art Contest
Following are the grand prize winners and finalists selected in the 2015 Discover the Marine Industry Student National Art Contest sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, Sea Research Foundation, and the North American Marine Protection Association (NAMEPA).
Grand Prize Winners
Grades K-5
Karl Asp, Grade 5, Northern Lights Elementary School, Superior, WI
Grades 6-12
Ethan Koproski, Grade 11, Marine Science Magnet High School, Groton, CT
Finalists
Grades K-5
Alexa Du, Grade 3, PS69, Staten Island, NY
Chloe McKeon, Grade 3, Jennings Elementary School, Fairfield, CT
McKenzie Mosley, Grade 4, Churchland Academy Elementary, Portsmouth, VA
Paulina Gilbar, Grade 4, Churchland Academy Elementary, Portsmouth, VA
Rilla Eisenbeiser, Grade 5, Classical Conversations Homeschool Community, Groton, CT
Grades 6-12
Katherine Mottola, Grade 8, St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, Alexandria, VA
Alexa Cohen, Grade 8, Hebrew Academy (RASG), Miami, FL
Stephanie Smith, Grade 12, Howard W. Blake High School of the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL
Henri Reiss-Navarre, Grade 12, New York Harbor School, New York, NY
Katelyn Fong, Grade 12, New York Harbor School, New York, NY
