Ohio Virtual Academy Student Wins Imagination Creation Contest, Artwork Helps Raise Over $165K for Akron Children’s Hospital
October 03 2023 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
Dakota Moore, an eight-year-old, third-grade student at Ohio
Virtual Academy (OHVA) — a full-time, tuition-free, online public
school for grades K-12 — was recently named a winner of the
Imagination Creation Contest, a drawing competition put on by
Eastwood Mall in Niles, Ohio, for children ages 6-14. Moore’s
artwork was built into a real-life playhouse that was auctioned
off, raising over $165,000 for the Akron Children’s Hospital.
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OHVA student Dakota Moore's playhouse
design on display at Eastwood Mall in Niles, OH. Photo courtesy of
the Moore family.
“I was inspired to draw an igloo because I wanted to incorporate
my favorite animals — penguins, polar bears, and walruses. I also
wanted to draw something that would remind people about global
warming,” said Moore. “I had a lot of fun making my drawing and I
was thrilled when I found out I had been chosen as a winner. It was
so cool to see my igloo come to life and I’m glad it will help the
hospital care for children in need.”
The Imagination Creation Contest required participants to draw a
design for the best playhouse they could dream up. After reviewing
the submitted drawings, a panel of judges selected Moore and nine
other young artists as winners of the contest. Using the winning
designs as inspiration, local contractors built real one-story
playhouses which were displayed in Eastwood Mall over the summer
and placed in an online auction. Bidding for Moore’s igloo
playhouse started at $5,500 and, alongside the other playhouses,
helped raise over $165,000 which was donated to the Akron
Children’s Hospital.
“The elementary years are a vital time for children to explore
and discover their passions as they build a foundation for future
learning,” said Dr. Kristin Stewart, head of school at OHVA. “We
are incredibly proud of Dakota for doing just that, submitting his
drawing inspired by the things he loves. We know his contribution
will go a long way in supporting a great cause, benefiting his
peers in communities across the state.”
For more information about OHVA, visit OHVA.K12.com
About Ohio Virtual Academy
Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is an accredited, full-time online
public charter school authorized by the Ohio Council of Community
Schools (OCCS) that serves students in grades K-12. As part of the
Ohio public school system, OHVA is tuition-free and provides
families the choice to access the curriculum and tools provided by
K12, a Stride Company (NYSE: LRN). Stride offers learners of all
ages a more effective way to learn and build skills for their
future. For more information about OHVA, visit ohva.k12.com.
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