Sun, smiles and sandcastles at Rehoboth Beach

Sandcastle Contest dazzles with creativity and skill

The Parthenon begins to take shape as David O'Brien of Arlington, Va., works on the intricate details of the building. The Parthenon was part of a greater project called "Greece is the Word," mixing Greek culture with the popular musical Grease. BY NICK ROTH

Nick Roth

August 7, 2015

Andy West of Harrington begins work on one of his castle's towers. BY NICK ROTH

Larry Murray works on the finer details of his castle "The Proposal." BY NICK ROTH

A bust with slicked back hair was just part of the project called "Greece is the Word," built by David O'Brien, Patricia Joo and Shai Segall. BY NICK ROTH

Tonya and Jason Tiffany begin work on what will become an aircraft carrier. The carrier was part of the crew's larger Navy-themed project. BY NICK ROTH

Joe Creimi adds a little detail to his Buzz Lightyear creation. Creimi was one of a 21-person team that built a collection of Disney-themed castles. BY NICK ROTH

Sue Stultz of Boyertown, Pa., adds a little water to her version of Olaf from Frozen. BY NICK ROTH

Sue and Gary Stultz used a printout of Olaf as a guide when building the character. BY NICK ROTH

Lightning McQueen from Cars was one of the first characters completed in a large Disney-themed project. BY NICK ROTH

The 37th annual Sandcastle Contest was held Aug. 1 at Fisherman’s Beach in Rehoboth Beach. The winners of the contest are as follows:

Top 10 Judges' Favorites – Adult

The Pool Sharks – Justin and Emily Chimics and David DeVitry, Marietta, Pa.

Greece Is The Word – David O’Brien, Shai Segall and Patricia Joo

Sea Snail – Megan, Kristen, Johnny, John and Samantha Swentosky

Go Navy – Jason, Harold and Tonya Bell and Kameha and Randy Bell of Columbia, Md.

Homer Simpson – Lynn, Heather and Krista Williams and John Boyer

Tropical Paradise – Eric Bollinger, Ashley Roberts, Beverly Brown, Amanda Roberts, Glenda Roberts, John Webb, Sadie Bishop and Helena Roberts, Frankford

It’s Just My O’Minion – Robert Hedden, Sara Hedden, Sean Kennedy, Kate Gunther and Josh Gunther, Catonsville, Md.

24 Game – Sheila Stephanis, Marietta, Pa.

The Lion King – Andy West Sr. and Andy West Jr., Harrington

Disney Comes to Rehoboth – Sheri Miller, Brent Miller, Kim Parish, Ashley Parish, Nickleas Heimbach, Steve Borchelt, Cindi Borchelt, Jeff Jacobs, Scott Harvey, Troy Hartman, Lisa Hartman, Brenda Harvey, Joe Cremi, Carol Cremi, Gary Stultz, Sue Stults, Rita Sharp, Tim Harper, Greg Miller, Chris Miller and Mary Ann Hoffecker, Boyertown, Pa.; Bechtelsville, Pa.; Ventura, Calif.; Millsboro; and Douglasville, Pa.

Top 10 Judges' Favorite – Child

Rhode Island Colliseum – Ella Niedelman, Ian Smith, Kailey Smith, Trenton Smith – Saunderstown, R.I.

Cupcake Wars – Grace and Abbey Conway, Wantagh, N.Y.

Traditional Castle – Morgan and Jordan Bell, Elkridge, Md.

Minions vs. Zombies – Trevor Tiffany and Elsa and Tiff Bell, Bethesda, Md.

Shark – Mikaylah and Price Lindsay, Lewes

Beach Day – Maddison and Noah Haehl and Brigid and PJ Gorman, Severn, Md.

The Hammerhead – Sean Tiffany and Lander Bell

Ocean Fun – Kayla and Olivia Burkentine and Erin Munoz, Milton

Funland Ticket – Michael Whiteman, Wilmington

What You Sea – Lily and Lenny Williams

Judges' Favorite Business Division – Rehoboth Beach Patrol

People’s Choice Award

Adult: Disney Comes to Rehoboth – Sheri Miller, Brent Miller, Kim Parish, Ashley Parish, Nickleas Heimbach, Steve Borchelt, Cindi Borchelt, Jeff Jacobs, Scott Harvey, Troy Hartman, Lisa Hartman, Brenda Harvey, Joe Cremi, Carol Cremi, Gary Stultz, Sue Stults, Rita Sharp, Tim Harper, Greg Miller, Chris Miller and Mary Ann Hoffecker, Boyertown, Pa.; Bechtelsville, Pa.; Ventura, Calif.; Millsboro; and Douglasville, Pa.

Child: Ocean Fun – Kayla and Olivia Burkentine and Erin Munoz, Milton

The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the participants, spectators and volunteers who collaborated to make a successful day of fun in the sun and sand. The chamber also thanks Andy West for the sandcastle building demonstrations held July 31 as well as Jennifer Carper, Katie Handy, Jacob Golden, Gwen Osborne, Christi Tapert and Christina Wolfe for serving as judges.