Lapeer East freshman Colin Robertson, who took first place in the 7th to 9th grade division for his “Dig It!, The Secrets of Soil” poster in November, won second place in Statewide judging by the Michigan Conservation Districts state organization.Several other Lapeer students were honored for their work at the District level.
Turrill first-grader Hannah Hundt, who entered the kindergarten to first grade category and Maple Grove fifth-grader Mason Wnuk also won first place prizes in the contest at the local level.
The first place posters all went to the State judging, with Colin receiving his second place award.
Student artists were required to use the “Dig It! The Secrets of Soil” and design artwork around the subject for the poster.
Lapeer East students recognized for their artwork were Julian Hicks (10th grade, Honorable Mention); Payton Holden (8th grade, Honorable Mention); Whitney Lee (10th grade, Honorable Mention); Jennifer Mausolf (9th grade, Honorable Mention); Colin Robertson (9th grade, First Place); and Ryan Shoults (12th grade, Third Place).
Also honored were six District elementary students. In addition to Hannah Hundt at Turrill, other Turrill students honored were: First-grader Auston Kornacki, Second Place; first-grader Morgan Putnam, Third Place and third-grader Marshall Umsted, Third Place; in addition to Mason Wnuk at Maple Grove, sixth-grader Clay Smith, Second Place, was honored.
Judging was based on the conservation message, visual effectiveness, originality and universal appeal.
