The Messenger 03.13.08

Over 350 students from eight high schools, along with 14 teachers and numerous community volunteers, gathered once again recently at the Dyersburg campus of Dyersburg State Community College for the 18th annual Spanish Feria.
Obion County Central and Fulton high schools were among the participants.
During the Feria, students tested their Spanish language skills and cultural knowledge in 18 different areas.
Judging categories included arts and crafts, preparation of traditional Spanish dishes, poetry reading and skits. There were also vocabulary and writing challenges. Displays gave students a taste of Hispanic culture.
Munford High School was the Feria’s overall Grand Premio Winner. In addition to OCCHS and Fulton, representatives from Covington High School, Crockett County High School, Lake County High School, Peabody High School and Dyer County High School all took part in the day-long event.
The Spanish Feria is one of the many outreach programs which Dyersburg State regularly sponsors as part of its broad mission to increase access to higher education in the area.
Feria winners included:
Artesanias (arts and crafts)
• Pottery, Model Building — First place, Katrina Moeller, Munford; second place, Jordan Smith, Covington; and third place, Corey Hayes, Covington.
• Paper Crafts — First place, Katrina Moeller, Munford; second place, Glennese Patterson, OCCHS; and third place, Ricky Holdman, Fulton.
• Fiber and fabric crafts, costumes, clothing — First place, Shelby O’Brien, Covington; second place, Ashley Williams, Fulton; and third place, Christina Miller, Covington.
• Painting, drawings — First place, Katie Holdman, Fulton; second place, William Pirtle, Fulton; third place, Miranda Diebel, Peabody; and honorable mention, Karli Wright, Munford.
• Carteles (posters) — First place, Tiffany Stewart, Fulton; second place, Shelby Kellum, Covington; third place, Bennett Kinningham, Covington; and honorable mention, Hannah Chappell, OCCHS.
• Cartas de Identidad (name tags) — First place, Munford High School; second place, Covington High School; and third place, Fulton City High School.
Cocina (food)
• Entremeses (appetizers) — First place, Trey Bowen, Munford; second place, Kaylee Willis, Munford; and third place, Douglas Bouler, Munford.
• Entradas (main course) — First place, Rondell Bransford, Fulton; second place, Kristeena Rushing, Fulton; and third place, Keisha McQueen, OCCHS.
• Postres (desserts) — First place, Summer Jensen-Pratt, Munford; second place, Alesia Fisher, Crockett County; and third place, Bradley Harris, OCCHS.
Dictado (dictation)
• Nivel I (Level I) — First place, Brandon Arick, Munford; second place, Megan Smith, Munford; and third place, William Eaves, Covington.
• Nivel II (Level II) — First place, Will Miller, OCCHS; second place, Andrew Berry, OCCHS; and third place, Taylor Smith, Munford.
Poesia (poetry)
• Nivel I (Level I) — First place, Quamesha Richerdson, Munford; second place, Greer Barnes, Peabody; and third place, Randell Bransford, Fulton.
• Nivel II (Level II) — First place, Patricia Bendmon, Munford; second place, Maria Dawning, Munford; and third place, Katrina Mueller, Munford.
Sainetes (skits)
• Netes (skits) — First place, Covington High School; second place, OCCHS; and third place, Fulton.
Vocabulario (vocabulary)
• Nivel I (Level I) — First place, Doug Bouler, Munford; second place, Brandon Arick, Munford; and third place, Megan Smith, Munford.
• Nivel II (Level II) — First place, Brian Rector, Dyer County; second place, Libby Long, Covington; and third place, Jaziree Smith, Dyer County.
Conversacion (conversation),
school award only
• Nivel I (Level I) — First place, Fulton City High School; second place, Crockett County; and third place, Munford.
• Nivel II (Level II) — First place, Munford; second place, Fulton; and third place, Dyer County.
Grand Premio (grand winner),
school award
• Munford High School.