Dutton's design was chosen from 55 entries submitted by

art classes of Fayette High, Starr's Mill High and McIntosh

High. "Erin's design was chosen for its depiction of the theme and its

quality. All of the work was done by hand," commented Youth

Protection board member Ernestine Roberts, who was a member of

the panel of judges. Brandon Michael Dillard, also from FCHS, was

runner-up.

Erin and Brandon were awarded gift certificates for their

efforts Dec. 16 at Fayette County High School.

"We were thrilled with the interest that the high schools

and middle schools have taken in this event," commented Jane

Gough, spokesperson for Fayette Youth Protection Home. "The

Power Parade has become a tradition in the elementary schools for

many years, but it is great that in our 10th year, the older students

have joined us," she said. The Power Parade is scheduled each year

to coincide with Child Abuse Awareness month.

Fayette Youth Protection Home, Inc. is the non-profit

corporation which owns the Asden Johnson Home and the Jim

Friday Home, which are group homes for abused and neglected children.

The Friday Home, in northern Fayette County, has been operating at

or near capacity since 1989. The Johnson Home, in Brooks,

opened in August of 1998 and is also at capacity. The combined

facilities house 16 children for extended care with four additional beds

for emergency placement.

For more information, call 770-460-6652.

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