dreamARCHITECTURE 2024: Birmingham Winners

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Kindergarten First Place

Kinleigh Van Elkan

Advent Episcopal, Jennifer Gibson

“My dream park has monkey bars, a hammock, a secret tunnel, a little lake, and it is located in Hawaii. It has beautiful sunshine too.”

Kindergarten Second Place

Hartley Harbison

Pain Elementary, Angela Santiago

“My dream park is Hartley’s rainbow park! It is located in the clouds. My favorite part is the trampoline!”

Kindergarten Third Place

Harrison Crane

Crestline Elementary School, Kathryn Hill

“It is a jump park, and my birthday party was there. Then I climbed up the climbing wall and I was so happy, and my mom took a video.”

Kindergarten Honorable Mention

Stella Doster

Paine Elementary School, Angela Santiago

“My park is a candy park. My favorite part is the skittle rain! I also live the swing.”

Kindergarten Honorable Mention

Campbell Williams

Crestline Elementary, Fowler

“My dream park is called Disco Park. It is a disco party park. There are monkey bars, a ball, and a slide. I added water all around so strangers can’t come in.”

First Grade First Place

Caleb Williams

W.J. Christian K-8 School, Jennifer Jones

“My dream park is for aliens. It is made out of Chocolate. My park is located in space! The coolest thing about my park is it has roller coasters and a chocolate slide.”

First Grade Second Place

Ben Deibert

Paine Elementary School, Angela Santiago

“My dream park is a Godzilla Park. I like it.”

First Grade Third Place

Kendall Bell

W.J. Christian K-8 School, Jennifer Jones

“My park is for scary people. It is made out of gemstones. My park is located in outer space. The coolest thing about my park is that it is scary.”

First Grade Honorable Mention

Everett Lollar

Advent Episcopal School, Jennifer Gibson

“This is my dream park it’s got a slide, a swing, and a plastic waterslide. You can learn to fly like the unicorn, and give puppies treats. There is also a Rocketship. That’s my dream park.”

First Grade Honorable Mention

Passiflora Pointer

Advent Episcopal School, Jennifer Gibson

“My park has a cotton candy house, a dead shark you can walk through, and a petting zoo. There is also a BIG slide that leads to a pool. There is also that thing that has money on a string and you can jump and grab the money. Enjoy!!”

First Grade Honorable Mention

Lillian Price

Crestline Elementary School, Kathryn Hill

“It has hamster kitties in it.”

Second Grade First Place

Agnes Hesley

Saint Rose Academy, Deby Alfano

“My dream park is a giant chicken it has a squish mellow worm pit. There is a splash pad and a candy shop. Inside the chicken is live chicken and chicks. There is a nice path that you can ride your bike on to the splash pad. But be careful because you might slip! The problem that my dream park solves is that everything is natural and clean. My dream park is very clean.”

Second Grade Second Place

Julia Robicheaux

Saint Rose Academy, Deby Alfano

“My dream park is a flower park with a garden. It has swings, a playhouse with a ladder, a slide, and even a kitchen inside. There is a seesaw and a xylophone with a pretend flower seat. There are fruits and veggies for people to get food. My dream house is located in the hills and valleys. There are a bunch of things for kids to do. There’s a bunch of land for picnics and for kids to run in.”

Second Grade Third Place

Mac Lucus

Crestline Elementary School, Lauren Fowler

“This Park is a rainforest themed dream park. I chose to make it because it is very creative.”

Second Grade Honorable Mention

Blakely Hart

Crestline Elementary School, Kathryn Hill

“My park is in a flower.”

Third Grade First Place

Micah Brown

Trace Crossings School, Adriana Northcutt

“I drew Micah’s skate park because I LOVE skateboarding so much!! Skateboarding is so much fun!”

Third Grade Second Place

Quinn Bales

Paine Elementary School, Angela Santiago

“My dream park is Fenway Park! I really like the obstacle course and all the different shops and stores.”

Third grade Third Place

Kathrine Reynolds

Trace Crossings School, Adriana Northcutt

“Welcome to star Park! Where things can be… well, intense! The dinosaur is the top ride in the whole park. Enjoy, scream and most importantly, have fun!”

Third Grade Honorable Mention

Elizabeth Cherry

Crestline Elementary School, Lauren Fowler

“My dream park is called Space world. I did this because some kids that might want to go to space can’t, so I created this. The cool part about it is that I added Space Mountain from Disney World. I also love the constellation room.”

Third Grade Honorable Mention

Juliana Cabrera

Saint Rose Academy, Deby Alfano

“My dream park is an animal loving place! It is located in New York city. You can freely walk with the animals. It is totally safe. There is education and a brain tree. There are restrooms and restaurants. I hope you visit sometime. Thank you!”

Fourth Grade First Place

Anneliese Plaisance

Saint Rose Academy, Deby Alfano

“My dream park is like chutes and ladders. My park is made out of recycled plastic.”

Fourth Grade Second Place

Adyson Weaver

W.J. Christian K-8 School, Jennifer Jones

“My park is for aliens. There is a lot to do… a lemonade stand, water fountains, rides, and a petting zoo!”

Fourth Grade Third Place

Leo Karpeles

Crestline Elementary School, Kathryn Hill

“This park is where you can relax. You can read in my park. Also, you can walk your dog. This park is for people who need a break.”

Fourth Grade Honorable Mention

Madeline Shoemaker

Greystone Elementary, Courtney Holland

“My drawing is of a French carnival, it has carnival rides, baguettes, and crepes. It even had the Eiffel Tower in the background. When I think of a park, I think of a carnival but, I drew a French carnival because this is something I think that most kids probably would not think of.”

Fourth Grade Honorable Mention

Pierce Taylor

Oak Mountain Intermediate School, Leigh Walker

“The name of mu park is Pierce’s Park. This park is to inspire kids to follow their dreams because if you want to play basketball, play basketball. If you want to play baseball, play baseball.”

Fifth Grade First Place

Grace Agular

Saint Rose Academy, Deby Alfano

“My dream park is very shroomy, the dark is located in a forest, and gives you a cozy vibe. You can rent a mushroom house to camp in, and there is a campfire every Friday when the sun starts to set. You can listen to your favorite music while eating smores and talking with friends. My park helps with a mature environment, and everything is made of natural resources. Come to the park of shrooms today and enjoy yourself.”  

Fifth Grade Second Place

Adelaide Tribble

Paine Elementary School, Kelsi Andrews

“Welcome, I’m the creator of Calamity Park. I’d love to tell you more about my park as we walk around it. First we have our very lovely staff Barthenu, Mr.Penwino, and Mrs.Wolf our ice cream person. Then there is the sherbert mountain, gingerbread tower, mermaid lake, and sour carnival rides. Well that concludes our walking tour. Enjoy the park!”

Fifth Grade Third Place

Walter Wagner

Edgewood Elementary, Christen Swope

“My dream park is called park of fun. I drew a visitor map of the park. One of the things you will notice is the bridges and paths are named after positive character traits. It includes a playground, splash pad, train, amphitheater, pickleball courts, two restrooms, a brook running through the middle and a Montezuma bald cypress tree named Monty. My park is for people who want to have fun. The theme of the park is to enjoy life and stay positive.”

Fifth Grade Honorable Mention

Samiyah Brown

W.J. Christian K-8 School, Jennifer Jones

“My park is for fish and people and animals. It is made out of water. My park is located underwater. The coolest thing about my park is the colors.”

Overall First Place (Third Grade)

Maryanni Perez

SaintRose Academy, Deby Alfano

“My dream park is outside. It has air outside if you are getting hot. My park is located in Texas. Anyone can go to my park. My need for the park is bamboo! Come to my park it is amazing!”

Overall Second Place (Fifth Grade)

Madeline Spellen

Advent Episcopal, Mollie Everitt

“I once had a dream about this architecture and as soon as they said we were doing it I started. There is a very fun water slide with a dragon waiting on you when you get down the side. There is a bridge to take you back to the normal world. A nice patch of grass, and some colorful Dinka tress to look at. Last but not least a tire swing to launch you onto the water slide.”

Overall Winner Third Place (Second Grade)

Kayleigh Carter

W.J. Christian K-8 School, Jennifer Jones

“My dream park is for aliens. It is made out of metal. My park is located on the moon. The coolest thing about my park is the sky and the aliens.”