Photo gallery: Ha Ha Tonka pumpkin carving contest winners

Nancy Masterson, Ha Ha Tonka State Park superintendent, recently congratulated the Camdenton Oak Ridge Intermediate 5th and 6th grade students who won a ribbon in the annual Ha Ha Tonka pumpkin-carving contest. 

A total of 63 pumpkins were carved and donated to the park for use during the Ha Ha Haunt Walk Oct. 30, 2009.

"Over the years, we have received numerous positive comments from hikers who are amazed at the creativity and enjoy the children's efforts. 

The jack-o-lanterns lit up the trail on Haunt night and are left on the trail for other park visitors to see all weekend. 

Eleven scarecrows, see in the background of the photos, were made and donated to the Ha Ha Haunt by the Oak Ridge Intermediate K-Kids Club.

Each student and staff member who participated in the competition was awarded a certificate with coupons provided by community businesses:  Pizza Hut, Beach Burgers, Denny's Dairy Queen, Sonic, McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken/Long John Silvers, Sandy's Frozen Custard, Subway in Camdenton Walmart, and Panera Bread/Andy's Frozen Custard. Ribbon winners received t-shirts, books, and Audubon birds provided by Ha Ha Tonka State Park.


Fifth Grade Awards 
Most creative large pumpkin - Grace Herfurth
Most creative small pumpkin - Kylee Compton

Fifth Grade Carved Pumpkin Winners:
1st Place - Emily Zaretzki
2nd Place - Aaliyah Furlong
3rd Place - Kiana Campbell
3rd Place - Jadon Faust
3rd Place - Jennifer Brawley
3rd Place - James Carey
Honorable Mention:
Anna Gray
Kory Burke
Hera Kinkade
Cassidy McCorkell

Fifth Grade Enhanced Pumpkin Winners:
1st Place - Brittany Conboy
2nd Place - Joey Morris
2nd Place - Tara Poole
2nd - Daphne Dinsdale
3rd - Trenton Keeney
3rd Place - Mariah Hadfield


Sixth Grade Awards
Tie for most creative large pumpkin - Alexus White and Bailey Bilyeu
Most creative small pumpkin - Ashley Jackson

Sixth Grade Carved Pumpkin Winners:
1st Place - Tiffani Jones
2nd Place - Shawn O?Conner
3rd Place - Gabrielle Hill 
Honorable Mention:
Jenna Sims
Autumn Bellew
Robert Crall

Sixth Grade Enhanced Pumpkin Winners:
1st Place - Kelsei Davis
2nd Place - Brooke Richardson
3rd Place - Alysa Gremminger
Honorable Mentions:
Jazmine Aufdenkamp
Austin Allen
Katharine Barnstable
 

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