MA Student Selected as One of 10 McDonald's Champion Kids
A deserving Madison Academy student was surprised by Ronald McDonald Wednesday to learn she was selected as one of ten U.S. McDonald's Champion Kids. It was announced that Erin Young (HFC 98 White) won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games to represent Huntsville as a hometown correspondent.

The MCK contest was open to kids across the U.S. between the ages of 11-14 from September 30 through October 30, 2009. Erin entered the contest by submitting a personal essay and photo explaining why she should represent Huntsville and what the Olympic Values of friendship, excellence and respect means to her. Her entry, which beat out hundreds of contest entries from other kids from across the U.S., included the statement, "as you reach what some would call perfection you feel there is still room for more and that is when you reach excellence."

As an MCK, Erin will have the opportunity to attend Olympic Winter Games sporting events, meet athletes and other Champion Kids from around the world, explore Vancouver with unique winter sporting and cultural activities, and report her personal experiences back to her hometown. Congratulations Erin!    Read complete article.