1998 Columbus Foundation Community Grant Winner and Third Place Winner |
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Entry
Title: |
T.A.S.K. Force — Tracking and Saving Kids Force |
Coach: |
Ann Woodward |
School: |
Walden Middle School |
City/State: |
Atlanta, Georgia |
Problem: |
Poor medical and school recording on the homeless causing time problems. |
Solution: |
A clearing house for the homeless students in Atlantic Public Schools where they would have access to permanent address, phone number, fax number, immunization records, a translator and guardianship. |
1998 First Place Winner |
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Entry
Title: |
The Back Belt |
Coach: |
Jeff Bostic |
School: |
Hyde Park Middle School |
City/State: |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
Problem: |
Children being hurt due to inadequate safety restraints on swings in parks and school play grounds. |
Solution: |
A back belt to prevent children from falling off the swing and getting injured. |
1998 Second Place Winner |
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Entry
Title: |
Light is Right |
Coach: |
Jim Frank |
School: |
Cold Spring Harbor Junior High School |
City/State: |
Cold Spring Harbor, New York |
Problem: |
Back problems caused by overweight back packs. |
Solution: |
Creating awareness through flyers and presentations on the dangers of carrying heavy book bags. Launch a "Light is Right" campaign at school. |
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© 2007 Christopher Columbus Awards |
Sponsored by:
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation |
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