Watersong Honors Winners of Writing Contest at Awards Ceremony
Watersong, a retirement community located in Melbourne, Fla., gave away nearly $3,750 in cash prizes to four winners of the community’s Silver Pen Scholarship during an awards ceremony on Saturday, May 26.
Melbourne, FL (PRWEB) June 08, 2012
Watersong, a retirement community located in Melbourne, Fla., gave away nearly $3,750 in cash prizes to four winners of the community’s Silver Pen Scholarship during an awards ceremony on Saturday, May 26.
The 2012 Winners were:
Kevin Montes, first place
Kevin graduated as valedictorian in a class of 521 students at Viera High School and will attend the University of Florida to earn a Bachelor’s in Engineering in the fall.
Karen Riebsame, second place
Karen is a senior at Melbourne Central Catholic High School. Following graduation, she plans to attend Berry College in Rome, Georgia and double major in Animal Science and English.
Patricia Aziz , third place
Patricia is a senior at Melbourne Central Catholic High School and will attend the Honors College at the University of Florida in the fall.
Julianna Reed, fourth place
Julianna is a senior at Melbourne Central Catholic High School and will attend Florida State University in the fall.
The Silver Pen Scholarship was open to high-school seniors with plans to graduate in 2012. Incoming entries were screened and delivered to members of the Resident Advisory Council at Watersong for the formal judging process. Entries were judged based on several criterion including creativity, fluidity of language, and the ability to convey complex feelings in a concise and clear manner.
Watersong’s Executive Director Sandy Richards says the topic, which asked students to consider the perspective of a person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, is one way to bridge the communication gap between older and younger generations.
“This year’s winners all had a personal connection to Alzheimer’s disease,” Richards said. “Most had a loved one who had been diagnosed with the disease and they were profoundly impacted by watching its progression.”
Richards says the Silver Pen will be an annual scholarship, although the topic will change from year-to-year. To read the winners’ essays in their entirety or to learn more about The Silver Pen, please visit http://silverpen-slc.com or email Executive Director Sandy Richards at SRichards(at)Water-Song(dot)com.
About Watersong
Located in Viera, Fla., Watersong is an all-inclusive, luxury retirement community featuring three exclusive, on-site restaurants and access to Duran Golf Club. The community’s care-free lifestyle helps members live longer, healthier and happier lives by offering an array of amenities including maintenance-free living, daily fine dining, weekly housekeeping, a nationally recognized wellness program and on-site health services. Members can choose from a variety of floor plans including single-family cottage homes and condominium-style villas. Assisted-living and memory-care rooms are also available for those who need to make a transition from independent living. More information about Watersong is located at http://www.Water-Song.com.
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