Winner of the $25,000 Scholarship, "Coping...

You shared your secrets in Code Orange on how you cope with the financial burden of sending your child to college. One inspiring writer has been selected to win a $25,000 college savings account for a child!

The winner of the $25,000 College Scholarship in the Code Orange "Coping with College" Contest is:

Having Fun to Cope with College by Jamie C.

How does Jamie cope with the stress of sending her child to college? From playing "Guitar Hero 2" to singing their favorite rock anthems in the car, Jamie and her son Sean try not to stress and instead have fun with one another.

Thank you to all who entered. Honorable mentions go to the following finalists:

Code Orange: On Math, College and Dirt by Sherrie Super

Coping with College....I just keep teaching... by Janet "Jax" B.

Destination Imagination by J.C. Alexander

Easy College Planning Tip by Lisa M.

Help My Son Go To College! by Holly G.

Keeping Calm about College Tuition Costs by AlieY.

life skill: insatiable curiosity by jessievoigts

My Code Orange Meltdown by by April H.

The Eyes Have It by Jennifer Oliver

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Comments: 39

Alie Y. Dec 31, 2007, 10:42am EST

Congratulations to Jamie!!

Jamie C. Dec 31, 2007, 10:58am EST

I am so truly honored to have won this opportunity for my son. We will definately be having fun to celebrate. I'm still in as state of disbelief and trembling from head to toe. I don't think it is possible to express how excited I am right now. There were so many EXCELLENT entries -- to be selected has me overwelmed.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! and many thanks to the gather and motrin for sponsoring this contest.

Thank you so much to everyone.

Ken C. Dec 31, 2007, 11:04am EST

Wow, Jamie, that's awesome.

Again, a large percentage of Writin' Wombats are listed. That's groovy, baby.

~Sia McKye~ Dec 31, 2007, 11:14am EST

Jamie, I'm thrilled for you. I loved your whole attitude on this. Yes, we have think about our children's future, but not at the expense of today. Today, we spend the time with our children, play with them, laugh, and teach them. You're teaching your son about relationships and the enduring bond between mother and child, we are their first playmate and adventure buddy. And we teach the most important lessons in life by example. Sean knows the importance of college, setting and achieving goals, because of your example. He will also know how to be a good parent by your example. Congratulations my friend.

Terry Shaw Dec 31, 2007, 11:41am EST

Congratulations, Jamie! You really deserve this.

Doc, in the middle, holding on... Curmudgeon esq. Dec 31, 2007, 11:47am EST

WOW!!!!!!

Doc, in the middle, holding on... Curmudgeon esq. Dec 31, 2007, 11:48am EST

Congratulations!

Ann B. Dec 31, 2007, 11:48am EST

Many congratulations to everyone! I see many people on this list who I read and felt penned wonderful articles that inspired and warmed the heart. Special congratulations to Jamie, a dear woman with a great spirit.

Tyron T. Dec 31, 2007, 11:56am EST

Way to go Jamie!!!!!!!!!!

Beth H. Dec 31, 2007, 12:05pm EST

Congratulations to Jamie!!! Kudos to the finalists, as well and to all who submitted. May you each be blessed with funds to send all your children to the colleges of their choosing.

DJ B. Dec 31, 2007, 12:49pm EST

Congratulations Jamie!!! ;o)

Ian M. Dec 31, 2007, 12:51pm EST

This has been wonderful news today for me, Jamie. Congratulations. You're a true Nebraskan, and I'm happy to see you win such a contest with an article that reminds me so much of Nebraska and the world I've known.

Shannon W Dec 31, 2007, 1:19pm EST

Congrats to Jamie!

Lisa M. Dec 31, 2007, 1:25pm EST

Congrats Jamie :)

Stephen Prosapio Dec 31, 2007, 1:47pm EST

Congrats Jamie!!! You deserve all the joy and happiness that life can give you. I'm so happy for you and your son. He's got NO excuse now for not going to school! He'd better keep those grades up!
;-)

Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Dec 31, 2007, 2:31pm EST

Congratulations!

Harrel (Len) Phillips Dec 31, 2007, 4:18pm EST

That's just great Jamie. I am so happy for you. Congratulations.

Janice Mitchell Dec 31, 2007, 5:07pm EST

I'm so happy for you Jamie. Gather has made a dream come true for you ; d

Dorothy H. Dec 31, 2007, 5:41pm EST

WOW! Jamie! Congradulations!

Judi F. Dec 31, 2007, 5:42pm EST

Utterly thrilled for you, Jamie! Congratulations! And great to see so many of my Gather friends on the list. Woo hoo!!!

So, where's he going to go to college? LOL

Happy New Year!

Margay R. Dec 31, 2007, 6:02pm EST

Congratulations, Jamie! I am thrilled for you.

Scott Wittenburg Dec 31, 2007, 8:24pm EST

Congratulations, Jamie! What a great way to begin the New Year, eh?

Sue M. Dec 31, 2007, 9:08pm EST

Congrats, Jamie!

Sherrie Super Dec 31, 2007, 10:55pm EST

Congratulations, Jamie! Your entry was wonderful, just wonderful. I enjoyed so many other entries too. Thanks, everyone, for sharing! There were a lot of heart-warming stories, to be sure.

This was a great contest. Thanks, "Code Orange", for sponsoring it!

Susan B. Dec 31, 2007, 11:05pm EST

Woo Hoo! Congrats Jamie! Thanks Motrin for the Code Orange challenge :)

Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Jan 1, 2008, 11:22am EST

That is so wonderful! Congratulations to you Jamie!

Bridget ♥ Jan 1, 2008, 1:04pm EST

Congratulations to Jamie!! And her son!!!!

Sheila Deeth Jan 1, 2008, 3:34pm EST

Congratulations Jamie!! Excellent news. What a great New Year's present, to last many new years.

Lori F. Jan 1, 2008, 6:45pm EST

Jamie I am so happy for you. Congrats!

Machiavelli Dayupay Jan 1, 2008, 10:32pm EST

Woa!!! Very happy for you Jamie, now I truly believe in karma...(poetic justice/not only the bad ones). I think it is another compensation for some achievements you never "had". Just like the others that I hailed from their talent. Very uplifting, think be back to be active in gather soon, though not to sooner. "When life gives you orange make a lemonade, I guess." Continue on the good work for your blessed child/children...

Elizabeth Madrigal Jan 1, 2008, 11:46pm EST

Congrats, Jamie. I guess it proves that attitude is everything, and enjoying your son's childhood - not just enduring the responsibility - seems to be a reward you appreciate and the scholarship committee did too.

They are only little once.