sobriety rocks :: winners

2011 Winners The Sobriety Rocks Scholarship Contest sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) encourages Kansans to avoid drinking alcohol until reaching the legal age of 21. Kansas youth submitted their creative work in three categories: music, writing and art. The 2011 winners are featured here. Read more about these three talented winners
	Best Music - $1,000 Scholarship Kelly Gawlak Wichita, KS The judges praised Kelly's creativity and liked that she had a strong message about resisting the social pressures around drinking in high school. Click to listen to "The Dare" Click to read the lyrics

	Best Writing – $1,000 Scholarship Jenna Naumann Mayetta, KS The judges found Jenna's story compelling and unique. She really was able to make the reader think about the gravity of choices young people make. Click to read Life Without Me

	Best Art – $1,000 Scholarship Matt Woolley Kansas City, KS The judges thought Matt not only showed special artistic talent but was very effective in communicating his message about the dangers of drunk driving. Click to see Someone Else's Back Seat
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Honorable Mention - Music
	Jon Eddy Baldwin City, KS Click to listen to "The Hypocrite" Click to read the lyrics
Honorable Mention - Writing
	Sarah Ripperda Arkansas City, KS Click to read "The Rose"
	Jerilee Cameron Osborne, KS Click to read "The Poison Masque"
Honorable Mention - Art
	Emmi Murao Lawrence, KS Click here to see "Pop Top Body"