CENTRAL INDIANA SPE

by Amanda York , Staff Writer
 

Owen Valley’s Taylor Hero is shown above after receiving the award certificate for winning the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) “Wonders of Plastics” essay contest. Shown above, left to right, are: SPE Education Chair Raymond G. Amos, Jr.; Taylor’s mother, Jerri Hero; Taylor Hero; father Rick Hero; OVHS teacher Tina Hayden; and Owen Valley High School Principal Dr. Jeff Bond. (Staff Photo by Amanda York) The Society of Plastics Engineers recently held their 17th annual “Wonders of Plastics” essay contest, open to all junior and senior high school students.

For the seventh year in a row, OVHS teacher Tina Hayden’s class has earned the first place honor, this year from a field of over 50 essays. Taylor Hero, son of Rick and Jerri Hero of Spencer, won the contest and will now move on to the international competition. Hero earned a $200 prize as well as $300 for his teacher. He will be competing for a grand prize of $1,000 for himself and $1,000 for the teacher.

Click here to read Taylor Hero’s Essay, in its entirety.

OVHS student David Merrifield earned third place in the SPE essay contest and is shown above accepting his award from Raymond Amos, while teacher Tina Hayden and Principal Dr. Jeff Bond look on. (Staff Photo by Amanda York) Picking up third place was OVHS student David Merrifield. His prize included $25 for himself and $50 for the teacher.