SRONO – State Junior High School Student (SMPN) 2 Srono, Ledy Matmira, 14, trusted to be the ambassador of East Java. Ledy participated in the competition to make short stories at the National Student Art Festival and Competition (FLS2N) National level.
The event which was held in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, on 17-23 That June brought the little girl from Rimpis village, Sumbersari, Srono, it won the second runner-up. For his achievements, Ledy has the right to take home the trophy along with a coaching fee of Rp. 1,5 million. And received a scholarship from the Director General of Primary and Secondary Education of Rp. 750 thousand per year.
The work that brought Ledy, junior high school student 2 Srono class VIII G, it's a short story (short story) with the title A Piece of The Passion of the Gandrung Dancer. In the short story, Ledy tells the story of a woman whose daily life is a passionate dancer. After being left behind, remarried by her husband, The dancer is also plagued by economic difficulties.
However, because of his love for art and dance, The woman remains faithful to her profession as a gandrung dancer. Ledy said, when asked by the head of SMPN 2 Srono, Drs, H. Samsudin Ali, MPdI, I admit that I am not satisfied even though I am able to achieve up to the national level. Ledy must be more active and study hard.
So that it is even more productive. Ledy who is the son of a farm laborer has a noble desire. He will continue to write until he can publish a book collection of his short stories. An unforgettable advice for a Ledy from the Regent of Banyuwangi. Before leaving for Mataram, Ledy with the Principal of SMPN 2 Srono and the supervising teacher had time to face and ask for the blessing of the Banyuwangi Regent, H Abdullah Azwar Anas, MSi. (radar)