Originally created Thursday, May 19, 2005
Budding NS Mayport Artists, Writers Recognized
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The art contest was for children ages 4-17 and this year's theme was ''Children Need Everyday Heroes.''
There was also an essay contest for children ages 6-17. The theme for the contest was ''What it means to be a hero.''
Winners in the art contest were Ashley Morgan, Zay'sha Stubbs, Adam Martinez and Lydsay Dickson. Savannah Clinton was a winner in both the art contest and essay contest.
Above, Zay'sha Stubbs drew this picture that states ''My hero is my mom'' for the annual FFSC art contest held last month.
Second place in essay was Armani Haley. Jameria Anderson received third place.
Each week, child protective services throughout the United States receive more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In 2002, 2.6 million reports concerning the welfare of approximately 4.5 million children were made. An average of nearly four children die every day as a result of child abuse or neglect.
In approximately two-thirds, or 67 percent, of these cases, the information provided in the report was sufficient to prompt an assessment or investigation. As a result of these investigations, approximately 896,000 children were found to have been victims of abuse or neglect - an average of more that 2,450 children per day.
Right, FFSC representatives Melanie Rollins, left, and Lisa Whitaker, right, join Naval Station Mayport Commanding Officer, Capt. Charles King, in congratulating the five art and essay first place winners. From left, Adam Martinez, Lyndsay Dickson, Savannah Clinton, Zay'Sha Stubbs and Ashley Morgan.
Boys and girls are about equally likely to be abused or neglected. Children of all ages experience abuse and neglect, but the youngest children are most vulnerable.
For more information about Child Abuse Prevention Activities and other services provided by Fleet and Family Support Center, please contact Lisa Whitaker at 270-6600, Ext. 148.
