Andover's Dakota Jones Wins Doodle 4 Google in Michigan

Andover High School senior Dakota Jones was named the Doodle 4 Google contest winner at a special assembly at the school Wednesday morning.

Her artwork, titled 'Beekeeping,' is one of the state winners selected from more than 130,000 student submissions this year. All 50 state winners will have their doodle displayed in a special exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York from May 22 through July 14.

"This is all a bit overwhelming. I didn't expect all the commotion," Jones quipped as reporters from local television, radio and other media gathered for the special event in Andover's auditorium.

Beginning at noon today, the public will can vote for their favorite doodle among the 50 entries representing each state, and help choose five national finalists representing each of the grade groups. Voting is open until May 10 on the contest site.

One will be named the national winner on May 22 at an awards ceremony at Google's New York City office, which all 50 state winners will be invited to attend. The winning student's doodle will be displayed on the Google homepage on May 23 and will receive a $30,000 college scholarship. Their school will also receive a $50,000 technology grant.

This year's guest judges include Katie Couric, Brian Henson, and Chris Sanders, a news release stated.

Check back with Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills Patch for updates on the event.