Indiana—Elise Inglish, a third grade student at Elkhart Adventist Christian School, entered the Healthy Living Contest announced by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America (NAD). Her winning entry was a puppet skit about the harmful effects of smoking. Her teacher, Suzanne Nelson, encouraged her students to write their own plays during writing class, using topics they wanted to know about.

The students worked on skits using information they researched about smoking. The students' final products were recorded onto DVDs and sent to the Indiana Conference where they were judged. Winning entries were then forwarded to the Lake Union Conference for another round of judging before being sent to the NAD.

After judging at the national level, Elise was notified that she won a first place prize of $250, and her school was awarded the same. "I liked doing it, and it was fun. ... I hope I can do it again next year," said Elise.

The Healthy Living Contest was a coordinated effort of the Education, Women's Ministries, Health Ministries, Youth Ministries, and Children's Ministries departments at the NAD. The contest helps youth appreciate the benefits of healthful living and strengthens their determination and commitment to enjoy life without using harmful substances. The contest is open to all young people annually. For additional information, see www.healthylifestylecontest.com.

Suzanne Nelson, Elkhart Adventist Christian School principal