Clanton Intermediate School held a pumpkin decorating contest this week. Shown are fifth-grade winners Jadon Downs, honorable mention for Frank-O-Lantern; Grace George, third place for McPumpkin; Bailey Price, second place for The Planters Peanut Man; and Anna Mims, first place for Spongebob.

Pumpkin Picassos: Students show off fun, scary gourds

By Scott Mims (Contact) | Clanton Advertiser

Published Thursday, October 29, 2009

Enrichment students at Clanton Intermediate School got their creativity flowing in a pumpkin decorating contest.

Photo by Scott Mims

Fourth grade winners: Tilby Miller, third place for Bella Ballerina; Madison Price, second place for Gumball Machine; Abbey Porter, first place for Mike and Sulley; and Anna Smith, honorable mention for Chicken Pox.

Submitted works ranged from a cheeseburger to chicken pox to classic characters such as Winnie the Pooh.

The contest has been held for several years, and this year’s was one of the best, enrichment teacher Tammy Price said.

“It gets more competitive each year. They’re naturally creative kids, and this is a good project to display their creativity.”

First, second and third place winners were announced in grades 3-5. An honorable mention was also named for each grade.

Photo by Scott Mims

Third grade winners: Madeline Hayes, honorable mention for Hallow-weenie; Caelyn Griffin, third place for CIS Carriage; Georgia Simpson, second place for Pooh Bear; and Noah Nelson, first place for Pvt. Pumpkin.

One of the most creative entrants was Carter Giles, who carved a pirate ship and used a large leaf for the ship’s sail. Giles’ entry received a “One of a Kind” award and would have likely placed high in the competition, except that the pumpkins were not supposed to be carved.

The students got to take home their pumpkins Thursday.

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