We Are Herriman - Avery Evans

November 2019 This year we had another great DARE vehicle design competition. This is a favorite aspect of the DARE program because the kids really put a lot of effort towards their best design. As the designs are collected from the kids, they like to point out the little details in hopes that theirs might be selected. Of course, DARE Officer Jake Cutright does not do the selecting to try to "protect the innocent." However, as over 1,000 designs were collected, Avery Evans' design continued to stand out. The design was simple but very well done. She did a separate page for the hood design alone, which no one else had done. All designs were given to HPD's administration and after some deliberation, Avery's was the clear and unanimous choice. When Avery's mom was contacted about her winning, she was pleased but not surprised. Avery was announced the winner in her classroom at Herriman Elementary. The class was excited and Avery handled it with pride and humility. She was able to ride in the parade during Fort Herriman Towne Days as the design winner. Avery, quiet but confident, came home with the blank design paper, and told her mother that she was going to win. Being the supportive parent, she agreed, but knew Avery faced tough odds. But Avery was right. She not only won, she was a step above. Congratulations, Avery! To all the fifth graders or future fifth graders, you better start thinking now because Avery has raised the bar!