Week of 12/7 Elementary Reminder: If your children are ill or running a fever please keep them at home.Progress reports will be sent home next week.We are celebrating to countdown to Christmas break with some special spirit days! Click here for info: 12 Days of Christmas List JH/HS JH Students: remember to turn in your planner sheets with a parent’s signature... READ MORE >
Sophomore Caleb Lentner is a member of the USA Weightlifting Association and Michigan Weightlifting Federation. Both associations promote the safe development of student-athletes in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting.In May, Caleb competed in a virtual qualifier due to the pandemic. Caleb submitted video of himself performing the compulsory lifts to be judged. He... READ MORE >
Week of 11/30 Elementary The PPTO Apparel Sale closes on 11/29. Please get your holiday orders in ASAP! Please order at this link. https://pptofall2020.itemorder.com/ This is a friendly reminder that elementary students are not to bring electronic devices to school. Phones, tablets, and gaming systems should be left at home.Reminder: If your children are... READ MORE >
Week of 11/23 Elementary School is only in session this week Monday and Tuesday. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!The PPTO Apparel Sale closes on 11/29. Please get your holiday orders in ASAP! Please order at this link. https://pptofall2020.itemorder.com/ This is a friendly reminder that elementary students are not to bring electronic devices to school. Phones,... READ MORE >
Important Update from Peck Community Schools As most of you are aware, MDHHS is mandating a partial closure (grades 9-12) for the state starting at 12:00 am on Wednesday, 11/18/20. At this time, we feel that we can safely operate and staff our buildings. If you would like to discuss programming options for your student/family, please call your child’s office. ... READ MORE >
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Week of 11/9 Elementary Picture Retakes are 11/12: Please bring old picture packages to school. Please bring in your old package if you would like them redone. If you were absent on 9/18, you will be getting photographed. If you haven’t gotten photos yet and need a new picture form, please contact the office or your teacher.Marking Period 1 report cards will... READ MORE >
Week of 11/2 Elementary Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1. Remember to set your clocks to “fall back” 1 hour.Picture Retake Day is 11/3. Please bring in your old package if you would like them redone. If you were absent on 9/18, you will be getting photographed. If you haven’t gotten photos yet and need a new picture form, please contact the office... READ MORE >
Elementary Children will be permitted to wear Halloween costumes on Friday, 10/30. Teachers will give more specific instructions about their classrooms, but any costumes may be worn to school. Face paint might be problematic due to face masks. Please remember that with allergies and food safety protocols we cannot serve/distribute goodies that are homemade. We... READ MORE >
Peck Elementary Parents-Beginning Monday, October 19th all students in grades K-5 will be required to wear masks in the classroom during the regular school day. This is due to an emergency order by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that was issued on October 9th. We have received clarification from our attorneys and the other professional... READ MORE >
Week of 10/19 Elementary Starting Monday 10/19, the MDHHS orders for all children grades K-12 to wear face coverings will be implemented.Kids are already great with them, so just enter the building as usual! Please contact the office with any questions/concerns.Please remember that with allergies and food safety protocols we cannot serve/distribute goodies that... READ MORE >
Parent Teacher conferences will take place on Thursday from noon-3 pm and 4-7 pm. They will look a little bit different this year. We hope you find our new format user friendly and less stressful. MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS.Our teachers will all be in the high school gym. Please use the back parking lot and enter through the gym entrance. We... READ MORE >
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This week in our classroom....ELA-This week we analyzed and described theme in our text. We also free wrote a paragraph about our names and generated ideas for a more formal narrative.Social Studies-This week we practiced the skills of historical inquiry as we reviewed the questions of history that they have learned about in previous grades. Students discussed... READ MORE >
JH/HS Spirit Days: Monday-Pajama Day Tuesday-VSCO vs. Frat Day Wednesday-Twin Day Thursday-City vs. Country Day Friday-Red & White Day Senior Court: Nathan Alfaro Thomas Cenci Remington Ruedisueli Kyle Vincent Katie Angebrandt Molly Gallagher Alexis Jenkins Jenna Stull Coronation: We will crown the king and queen at the end of the school day... READ MORE >
JH/HS Spirit Days: Monday-Pajama DayTuesday-VSCO vs. Frat DayWednesday-Twin DayThursday-City vs. Country DayFriday-Red & White Day Senior Court: Nathan AlfaroThomas CenciRemington RuedisueliKyle VincentKatie AngebrandtMolly GallagherAlexis JenkinsJenna StullCoronation:We will crown the king and queen at the end of the school day (approx. 2:15) on Friday,... READ MORE >
ELA-This week we worked on personification and breaking down a moment. Ask your student what personification is and if they can give you an example. Social Studies-We finished our first unit; Government. We studied why we need government and the purposes of government. We learned about federalism, organizing structure, individual rights, powers of the the... READ MORE >
Late yesterday afternoon, MHSAA responded to Governor Whitmer's Executive Order 2020-183. This clarification was meant to aid districts in properly setting limits to crowd sizes at athletic events. Below are some key points from the MHSAA:Indoor events have a limit of 20% of the seating capacity. In our gym that means we can hold 120 ticketed guests.Outdoor... READ MORE >
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Peck's Annual Homecoming Week is Next week, 10/5-10/9. Peck Elementary will be participating in Spirit Week to celebrate with our own spirit days, which will be slightly different than the high school. We encourage everyone to participate, but it is not required. Go Pirates! Monday- Pajama Day Tuesday- Read Your Shirt Day (Wear a shirt with words on... READ MORE >
Week of 9/28/20 Elementary All K-5 students have R.E.D. Folders they bring home. Most classes send those home every evening. Please send those back to school the following school day with homework, notes, or other items to be returned to school. Reminder: Any students who wish to ride the bus to a friend's house or alternative drop off must have a note from... READ MORE >
Dear Peck Elementary Pirates and and their Big People:This afternoon it was just announced that on Monday, October 5th, ALL students, even Kindergarten-5th Grade will be required to wear a facial covering in the classroom. Currently only grades 6-12 must do this and it is going very well.We do want to make sure that our community knows how wonderful ALL of our... READ MORE >
ELA-This week we learned how to quote from the text when describing plot and making inferences. We also worked on writing sentences with strong verbs and adjectives that were both specific and descriptive. Social Studies-This week we learned what the word federalism means; ask your student. We learned that the federal government and the state government each... READ MORE >
Our NFHS cameras in the gym and at the football field are up and ready for viewing. You can subscribe to this product by going to nfhsnetwork.com. Once accessing this site type in Peck Community High School in the school area and choose Peck, Mi then subscribe to Peck home events as well as other schools that have this capability on site. Other schools that have... READ MORE >
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Week of 9/21/20 Elementary All K-5 students have R.E.D. Folders they bring home. Most classes send those home every evening. Please send those back to school the following day with homework, notes, or other items to be returned to school. Candy and Snack Cart sales will begin on 10/2/2020. Snacks will be $1 and will be available every FRIDAY.We have room in... READ MORE >
Late yesterday afternoon, we received word from the governor's office that fall sports will be allowed following Labor Day weekend. We are still working out many details, but below are the details for each team's practice times next week. *Student-athletes must have a physical or a parent waiver on file to participate in practice (pick one up in the high school... READ MORE >
Welcome Back! We are so excited to get our little Pirates Back in the building! We are taking extra safety protocols and following the guidelines set forth by the state to keep everyone healthy. Sanitizing stations are set up in hallways, entrances, and in classrooms. Teachers have their rooms ready to go, the lockers labeled, and we will be sending sneak peeks... READ MORE >
We are excited to welcome our students in grades 6-12 back into our building on Tuesday, September 8th. Below are the details our students will need in order to have a successful return to the classroom. PLEASE read carefully!The school day will be from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm to begin the school year. The doors to the building will not open until 8:15 am. Bus times... READ MORE >
Pirates and Popsicles in the Parking Lot Grades K-5 Meet the Teacher and Staff Night New Student Enrollment When: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Time: 5:00pm-7:00 pm Where: Back Parking Lot (pick up/drop off location for school days) at Peck Elementary *In-person and Virtual Students Welcome This is an outdoor event and we ask that social distancing be... READ MORE >
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If you are choosing for your child to learn virtually this school year, the virtual schooling curriculum requires items at home for children to complete projects, assignments, and experiments. The list is available here: Accelerate Virtual Learning Supplies and Materials for Grades K-8. READ MORE >
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Peck Elementary School Classroom Supply Lists 2020-2021 Other supply lists may be provided at a later date due to individual classroom needs. 8.2020 **ALL students K-5 are required to wear a mask in common areas (hall, restroom, bus) NOT IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. We suggest that you find one that your child prefers for them to wear to and from school. We will have... READ MORE >
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We miss you, Peck Elementary! Happy July Birthdays to these special Pirates. We wish you a wonderful day and month!Abbigail GadzinskiAbigail SchreinerAletta VanderGraaffAndrew TaylorCaleb AndersonDorian AbregoLane WarnerMarshal MurrayPayten LewisRowan QuinlanSebastian GierlatowksiWade SchultzJessielyn RiddleLandon MurraySophia Kreiner READ MORE >
The short answer--I'm not sure. But, late last week Governor Whitmer announced that schools may begin "in-person" instruction this fall following mandatory health and safety protocols. The mandatory protocols are being developed right now and have been promised to be released to local districts on or before June 30th.Once the "Roadmap to Learn" is released, Peck... READ MORE >
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The Summer EBT for Children (SEBTC) program will be providing free, healthy groceries to students eligible for free and reduced-price school meals this summer. Eligible students in Peck Community Schools district will receive an SEBTC card pre-loaded with $30 worth of nutritious foods per summer month (June, July, and August). Healthy foods such as milk, eggs,... READ MORE >
Dear Kindergarten Pirates and Parents:Please join us WEDNESDAY, June 17 anytime between 6:00pm-7:00 pm. We will be here to have a DRIVE-THRU Kindergarten Graduation for the Class of 2032 in the Elementary OFFICE. Your may come to the circle drive. We will let one family in the entrance at a time. If the line is too long, please go to the front parking lot while... READ MORE >
Peck Elementary will be open for Preschool and Kindergarten Registration and New Student Registration Monday 6/8 through Thursday 6/11 from 9am-3pm in the elementary office. We will also be open the evening of Monday 6/8 from 5-7pm. Please call 810-378-5200, email kerrl@peckschnools.net, or message us on Facebook with any questions. See you there! READ MORE >
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We miss you, Peck Elementary! Happy June Birthdays to these special Peck Pirates!Alexandrea TaylorAmy CramerBraelyn ScheuerDavid DunlapElizabeth SchultzHunter HammondKimberly UreelMercedes FooteRocco CostaSean MeyerBrian LawrenceJaden EdingtonKamden CollinsKylie HoistLogan SchmidlinSam Beck READ MORE >
Dear PCS Families, We have scheduled time for students' families to come clean out personal belongings beginning this Thursday, May 28th. Please see the guidelines below: Last name starts with A-M:Thursday 5/28 from 10-noonFriday 5/29 from 5-7 pm Last name starts with N-Z:Thursday 5/28 from 5-7 pmFriday 5/29 from 10-noon Week of June 1st: By appointment ONLY... READ MORE >
Peck Elementary Staff will have a Social Distance Circle Drive Summer Send Off from 10:00-12:00 on JUNE 4th during meal distribution if you would like to drive through and say goodbye to our teachers and staff, we will be lined up around the circle drive! We miss our Pirates. It won't be the same as our high fives, fist bumps, or hugs on the last day, but we... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Pirates, This week will be the last distance learning plan sent out for grades K-5. We applaud your hard work during this unprecedented time. If you were unable to finish the packets or practice all of the work, feel free to use the resources provided by the teachers over the summer to help build your child(ren)'s skills. Distance Learning... READ MORE >
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We miss you, Peck Elementary! We wanted to wish those Pirates celebrating a May birthday a wonderful day and month!Brianna Bartels-RyanClara NielsonElijah PohlmanJasmin WixsonJaylynn ZappaKole HammondsMadison HammondLila Anderson READ MORE >
Dear Peck Pirates and their Captains: I have been trying to keep correspondence at a minimum as I know that distance learning can be overwhelming and Mr. Kerr has been keeping us updated through the shut down regularly. This has been an incredibly emotional time for all of us. I am grieving for the teachers and staff who didn't get to say goodbye to their kids... READ MORE >
We miss you, Peck Elementary! We want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Pirates who celebrate April Birthdays this month! Allyson Jahnke Bryce Boshaw Hunter Putz Addison Collins Audrey Page Ellaura Abrego Grady Welch Haley Sliwinski Sean Breakey Kaylie Clayton Luke Anklam Robert Wixson Troy WilliamsHadleigh ParrentHadley AlexanderShaun Stevens READ MORE >
Dear Peck Elementary March Birthdays, You are very missed and with all of the excitement, we didn't get the chance to wish our Peck Elementary March Birthdays from 3/13-3/31 a VERY Happy Birthday!Happy Belated Birthday to following Pirates:3/13- Shianna Abrego3/14- Spencer Soehren3/15- Gabriel Edington3/21- Ember Lewis3/26- Christopher Gieraltowski and Jaiden Alfakir READ MORE >
(7:30 AM)Good morning. Below is the link to each of our distance learning newsletters for this week. They are sorted by grade level. It should be as simple as clicking on your student's grade level to access the materials for this week. Once you have accessed the newsletter, please read through it carefully. Each teacher has made work available both on the... READ MORE >
Since Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-35 last week closing school buildings and moving to "distance learning" we have received many questions. Below is a list of some of the frequently asked questions with my response. When can my student(s) come get their stuff?The public will not be allowed access to the school building until the "stay-at-home"... READ MORE >
First off, please tell your child that they are missed by me and their teachers and the rest of the staff. This is a time like no other and I know my own kids are missing school and their friends and family, so I'm sure that your family is feeling very similarly. As many of you know, it's a struggle to find things to do to occupy your littles, especially with... READ MORE >
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(4:00 PM) Today marks the sixth day of school that our students have missed due to the state of emergency. Our team here has just learned this morning that we are now operating with a "stay-at-home" order in the state of Michigan. That order extended the school closure for an extra week, placing it at April 13th.At this time, we are planning to maintain our food... READ MORE >
(4:00 PM)-Parents, students, staff and community,We made our second deliveries today. We have received several calls about packages that were missed. Please let us know if you were expecting something and did not receive it. We will make it right for you. Also, if you initially opted out of the food service and would like to be added back in, just call 378-5200... READ MORE >
(4:00 PM)Parents, students, staff, and community- Today our staff worked to create materials for students in grades K-12 who wish to continue to learn during the closure. None of the materials that we will be providing are mandatory. They will not impact our students' grades, but are simply designed as practice for students who want to continue to grow while they... READ MORE >
As you are well aware, with the recent mandated school closures, a number of our extra-curricular and school events have been impacted. Please see our list of events. Any postponed activities will be scheduled at a later date. Peck Community Schools staff and administration are working toward reschedule dates in the months to come.Imagination Library Matching... READ MORE >
Dear parents, students, staff, and community:(5:30 PM Friday)As you have heard by now, Governor Whitmer ordered the closure of all K-12 schools in the state last night from Monday, March 16th, until Monday, April 6th. Peck Community Schools will, of course, follow the Governor's directive.The decision to close school today, Friday, March 13th was not made lightly,... READ MORE >
Hopefully you have heard that our boys basketball team has made an exciting run to the district finals this Friday night at Deckerville with two come-from-behind wins. Our Pirates are set to tip-off at 7 pm against Cardinal Mooney, but the crowd will be limited. This morning, guidance was issued by MHSAA limiting spectators to parents, legal guardians, and... READ MORE >
Please see attached information to receive a free heart screen for your teenage athlete, courtesy of Marlette Regional Hospital and the Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the High school quiz bowl team for their successful season in the Thumb Area Quiz Bowl League. Last week, the team finished fourth overall at the tournament of champions.Individual winners were: Chad Plenda (3rd place-social studies), Marshall Moss (3rd place-juniors), and Kevin Bower (3rd place-sophomores.The team qualified for the State... READ MORE >
We are in for a treat! Muxlow Exotics is coming to visit Peck Elementary on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. We are excited for this creepy, crawly event! Stay tuned! READ MORE >
Snowy, the THERAPY DOG from Tail Waggin’ Tutors, will be here Friday, March 20th for most of the day. Snowy is a trained, certified therapy dog with a handler. He will be here to visit and to listen to us read! Snowy may be invited back for other Friday sessions at Peck Elementary. If you would not like your child to participate, please contact your child’s... READ MORE >
Little Pirate Roundup for all children ages 2.5 to 5 years old will be March 26 at 6:00 pm. We will have dinner, a bounce house, activities, drawings, tours, bus rides, and the Scholastic Book Fair will be open with Buy One Get One Free books! Mark your calendars; we will see you there! READ MORE >
February’s citizenship theme was Self Control, and that is a very hard trait to possess as a child. Congratulations to these Peck Elementary Pirates who were nominated by their teachers for the February Citizenship Award!5th-Re’nee Kunna, 4th-Bryce Boshaw, 3rd-Paul Kreiner, 2nd-Harper Kerr, MAC-Chassidy Glentz, 1st-Dylan Stull, Kindergarten-Hadleigh Parrent,... READ MORE >
Click the link below for information on various coolers/refrigerators for sale. Bidding closes at 3 pm on Friday, March 13th.Kitchen Equipment for Sale READ MORE >
Congratulations to fifth graders Sam Scott, Grady Welch, Shianna Abrego, and Troy Williams for their second-place finish in a tie breaking championship round at the annual Sanilac County Battle of the Books! The team was coached by Mrs. Merrie Sell, 5th grade teacher. READ MORE >
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The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a free service that delivers a book a month via mail to children ages birth-5 years old. Currently, all Sanilac County schools are collaborating to fund the initial start up costs of this beneficial program in our area. Peck Community Schools is looking for private donors to help us contribute to our portion of the program. ... READ MORE >
Peck Elementary kicks off March is Reading Month with a special visit from State Representative Shane Hernandez who is reading a special book to all Kindergarten through 5th grade classes. This is the first event of many to celebrate this month of reading. The halls are decorated and we are ready to begin our One School One Book selection, Summer According to... READ MORE >
March Madness is here! Check out your Peck Pirates in the coming weeks. The girls basketball team will take to the floor in Dryden on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:30 pm vs. the home team Cardinals. If we win, the Lady Pirates will advance to the finals on Friday, March 6th at 7 pm.The boys basketball team will play the Deckerville Eagles on Monday, March 9th at... READ MORE >
Peck's National Honor Society braved the cold this past Saturday to walk around Sandusky and raise money for those who must brave the cold on a regular basis. The annual Walk for Warmth, sponsored by the Human Development Commission, takes place annually in February, and it raises money for those who need assistance paying their heating bills in the winter. For the... READ MORE >
Dear parents, We kicked off our Kids Heart Challenge event here at Peck Elementary, and we need YOUR help. When 50% of our kids take a heart healthy challenge online, our school will earn $300 in PE equipment from the American Heart Association! Go to www.heart.org/KHC and find our school to register for the Kids Heart Challenge event. You and your child can... READ MORE >
Dear Peck (and Surrounding) Community, Last December, the Peck chapter of the National Honor Society shared a letter about the need for donations for our Weekend Food Program to continue functioning. While I knew that community members would step up to the challenge, I was blown away by the response from people both inside and outside of our community. We’ve... READ MORE >
2/3 Elementary Volleyball Practice 5-7 2/4 Quiz Bowl @ North Branch 4:00pm 2/5 Early Dismissal 1:00 2/5 Elementary Volleyball Practice 1-3 2/6 Jr. Cheer Practice 3:15-4:45 2/7 Jr. Cheer Performance at Game2/8 Volleyball @ Casevile 9:00am 2/10 Healthy Heart Assembly @ 2pm (location TBD) 2/13 Kids Have Rights (K and 1) 1:15-2:15 2/14 Valentine Breakfast/... READ MORE >
Click to Download the Dodge Ball Registration Form Get your team together and come on out for a night of fun! Six person max, $50.00 per team. Prizes, concessions, gift basket raffles! Deadline to register is February 7! READ MORE >
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We can’t wait to show our holiday spirit tomorrow evening as grades K-4 perform under the direction of Mrs. Hardy for our annual Christmas Program. Students should meet in their classrooms at 6:15. Adult staff will be in the rooms at 6:15. If you come earlier, just grab a seat in the gymnasium first. Happy Holidays! READ MORE >
Dear Peck Community, The holidays are fast approaching, and while they can be a wonderful time of the year for many, they can also be overwhelming for those who can’t quite make ends meet. One way Peck Community Schools assists with food needs is through our Weekend Food Program. We currently serve 25 families in need by sending home a bag of nutritious food each... READ MORE >
December 7, 2019– Only in the village of Peck, MI would you ever be able to get the Police Department and Fire Department to help the principal and superintendent direct traffic at 9:00 am on a Saturday to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Peck Community Schools’ first annual Santa Shuffle was a wonderful event! Over 40 people and Santa himself paraded through our... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the High School Quiz Bowl team on a great season. Special congratulations to Nicole Dwyer. Nicole placed 2nd in the end of year individual competition. READ MORE >
The preschoolers enjoyed visiting the High School Band room today. The children learned about the instruments and watched the band perform Christmas songs. A big thank you to Mrs. bower and the band students for a wonderful morning! READ MORE >
Peck Elementary and the PPTO are once again creating custom gift baskets in every classroom to be raffled off before Christmas Break. Each classroom has selected a theme and we would appreciate any donations for the baskets. Please see the list below for each classroom. You may send donations in with your child or to the elementary office. Thank you for your... READ MORE >
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The turkeys do not want to be eaten for Thanksgiving this year, so our second graders disguised them. We don't think anyone will recognize them. Everyone will have to eat more chicken! READ MORE >
Peck Community Schools is growing! To meet the needs of our students, a new multi-age classroom for grades Kindergarten and 1st grade will be opening next week. Mrs. Galligan, a veteran teacher at Peck Community Schools, will be moving from her post as special education teacher and will be teaching the new class. Mrs. Burns is our new special education teacher. ... READ MORE >
All 6th-12th graders may purchase outside of the menu choices on a daily basis. Below is a list of the offerings available for purchase in the cafeteria during lunch. Please see below for instructions if you wish to "block" your student from making such purchases.Ice... READ MORE >
Senior athletes from Peck High School presented a check for $1,200 to Deb Chapell, director of United Hospice Services in Marlette on Thursday, November 14th. The funds were raised at the volleyball and football games versus the Deckerville Eagles during the last week of the fall sports season. Along with ticket sales and 50/50 raffles, the Athletic Boosters also... READ MORE >
Come in from the cold and support your local athletes! There are plenty of games on the Sports calendar to fit your busy schedule. Come check us out! READ MORE >
Please vote for your favorite Peck Yearbook student's submissions. McKenzie Health System is sponsoring a 2019 National Rural Health Day Art Contest on their Facebook page. Our yearbook staff submitted four photos of their interpretation of the theme. Dylan Watson, Abbie Peck, Jenna and Adriana Stull all participated. Please vote! Please vote for your... READ MORE >