Kids & Family
Helen Brewer Of Sharon Wins 'National Treasure' Photo Contest
Third Annual Contest Sponsored by ARCH Orthodontics Drew Dozens of Patient Entries
Sharon (Mass.) 5th grader Helen Brewer earned First Prize and an iPad Mini in the 3rd Annual ‘Your Smile Is A National Treasure’ photo contest sponsored by ARCH Orthodontics.
Helen remembered to pack and wear her ARCH t-shirt on the day her family swam with the dolphins 5,000 miles from home in Oahu, Hawaii, according to proud mom Denise.
Dr. Andrew Chase, Helen’s Orthodontist at ARCH’S Stoughton office, was one of the judges. Denise says, “Everyone comments on how amazing Helen’s teeth look in such a short period of time” ARCH also has an office in Canton.
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Helen, a student at Heights Elementary School, hopes to be an engineer. Among her activities and interests are the Lego robotics team, swimming, snorkeling skiing and ice skating. She’s a member of the Sharon Girl Scouts and plays three musical instruments: piano, guitar and clarinet.
In all, this year’s contest brought two dozen entries by patients of all ages, taken at a range of interesting vacation destinations, including Six Flags, the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains, and Croatia. Prior year winners were photographed at places like a western dude ranch and Washington, DC.
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To qualify, patient entries had to show them wearing their ARCH t-shirt while visiting any well-known location, monument or building.
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, ARCH Orthodontics offers free consultations for all ages – a $500 value – and no-interest financing. For more info: www.archorthodontics.com / 1-800-28-SMILE. ARCH Orthodontics, with 9 offices south of Boston and on Cape Cod, is the Official Orthodontist of Miss Massachusetts.
- By Stanley Hurwitz / 508-269-0570 / stanhurwitz@gmail.com