Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), a Las Vegas-based financial institution, announces its winning entries from K-12 students, as part of a long-standing tradition of its SSSCU Annual Happy Times Calendar.
As in previous years, SSSCU received hundreds of artwork submissions from local students in the Clark County School District, private schools, and charter schools, as well as students who are homeschooled. Artwork pieces were encouraged to showcase anything that makes the participating students happy. This includes momentous occasions, such as holidays, family, vacations, and celebrations. One student from each grade level is selected as a winner for their respective grade and will receive a $100 cash prize and have their original artwork framed. The calendar artwork is featured in SSSCU’s Westcliff and Tule Springs branches. Furthermore, each of the winning student’s school receives a $100 check for their art program.
“It is touching to see what makes our students happy, with their creative artwork expressed through the eyes of children. Everyone needs happy times in their life and this annual program puts us all in the spirit,” says Scott A. Arkills, President and CEO, Silver State Schools Credit Union. “We hope these themed calendars, designed by students in our community, will bring cheer to our members, and is a symbolic way to celebrate our 70th year in 2021.”
Calendars will be available at all SSSCU branches on Monday, December 7th. Each member can receive one free copy of the calendar. Additional copies of the calendar may be purchased for $2.00 each, while supplies last. Proceeds from the sales of the calendars benefit the Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation. The POP Foundation supports local communities through educational programs and non-profits that primarily work with students from grades K – 12. For more information about the POP Foundation, please visit popfoundation.com.
Artwork included a variety of artistic talents, from watercolors, markers, crayons and paper and ink. The winners for each calendar month announced are listed as follows by Calendar Month, Student’s Name, Artwork Title, School Name, Grade and Teacher’s Name:
Cover: Kayden Sliwoski, Different Worlds Brown Academy of International Studies, 8th, Suzy Sudweeks
January: Crystal Chung, Winterland, Advanced Technologies Academy, 9th, Kevin Chung
February: Carla Beltran Delgado, Universe Light, Lomie G. Heard Elementary, 4th, Chloe Redstone
March: Katherine Larson, Treasure Trove, Founders Classical Academy of Vegas, 11th, Roz Knight
April: Sienna Gledhill, Barefoot in the Garden, Dr. C. Owen Roundy Elementary, 2nd, Sarah Dennis
May: Hokulani Keanaaina-Hutchinson, Festival Time, Pahrump Valley High School, 12th, Crystal Dabrowski
June: Luca Gledhill, Making Memories with Imaginary Monsters, Dr. C. Owen Roundy Elementary School, K, Susan Mendoza
July: Raegan Sudweeks, Summertime at Lake Mead, Marlan J. Walker Elementary, 1st, Suzy Sudweeks
August: Calvin Rivera, Made in the Shade, Henderson International School, 6th, Nicole Nagel-Gogolak
September: Maxwell Krieger, The City, Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary, 3rd, Jennifer Denney
October: Emily McPride, Halloween Street, Innovation Academy, 5th, Marlayna Brady
November: Trinity Fleming, Happy Dia de los Muertos, Henderson International School, 7th, Nicole Nagel-Gogolak
December: Pedro Alegrandro Zavala, The Perfect Holiday for the Perfect Family, Eldorado High School, 10th, Gina Cifonelli
Art education in schools helps children develop motor skills, creativity, decision making, and personal expression. Silver State Schools Credit Union supports community events throughout Southern Nevada, including art programs in educational systems, through continued partnerships and donations. For more information, visit silverstatecu.com.
ABOUT SILVER STATE SCHOOLS CREDIT UNION
Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), founded in 1951, is a state-chartered financial co-operative, with its purpose of Prioritizing People Over Profit. The Credit Union serves over 55,000 members of the educational community and their families in Nevada with ten branches throughout the Las Vegas Valley. SSSCU provides “Excellent Member Service and Financial Solutions – for Life!” via a wide range of banking products, discounts, and resources. As of September 30, 2020, SSSCU reported deposits of $851 million, total assets greater than $950 million, and loans of $639 million. Liquidity remains strong at $177 million, and the credit union is well-capitalized with a regulatory net worth at $90 million, equal to 9.52% of total assets. By members’ choice, member shares and deposits are insured by American Share Insurance up to $250,000 per account. This institution is not federally insured. For more information, visit silverstatecu.com.
