Idaho Transportation Department's Name a Snowplow Contest: Unveiling the Creative Winners
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) recently announced the winners of its Name a Snowplow contest, with Blizzard Basher from the Genesee School District in North-Central Idaho being one of the 12 winning entries. Students in JR Morrow's classroom came up with the winning name, which will be featured on a snowplow in the region. The contest was open to sixth through twelfth-grade students statewide, with ITD employees selecting the final names anonymously.
The full list of winners includes creative names like CtrlSaltDelete from Mullan School District, SnowbiWanKenobi from Post Falls High School, Frosty from Salmon River Jr.-Sr. High School, Austin Plowers and Betty WhiteOut from Idaho Virtual Academy, Blizzard Wizard from Shoshone Schools, Scoopy Doo from East Minico Middle School, Sleetwoodmac and Snowzilla from Franklin Middle School, Fast&Flurryous from Idaho Virtual Academy, and Catch my drift from Farnsworth Middle School.
ITD plans to organize educational visits with the winning classrooms once the snowplow decals are installed. These visits aim to educate students about snowplow operations and safe winter driving practices. ITD Director Scott Stokes expressed pride in the creativity and community spirit displayed by Idaho's students and teachers in naming the snowplows, emphasizing the importance of giving space to plow crews on the road to ensure the safety of everyone.
In conclusion, the Name a Snowplow contest by ITD showcased the imaginative contributions of students and teachers across Idaho, highlighting the vital role of snowplow crews in maintaining safe highways during winter. The unique names chosen for the snowplows serve as a connection between the community and the essential work carried out by these crews, promoting awareness and appreciation for their efforts.