The Leo Brinda Unit #90 American Legion Auxiliary sponsored the annual Poppy Poster contest for Valentine area youth. The 183 submitted posters were on display at the 1884 Days Breakfast at the Vet’s Club on April 29.The top 3 posters for each age class were selected by local Veterans and the first place poster in each age class advanced to the Department (State) level. Results are as follows:
Class 1 (grades 2 & 3)
1st place – Tylian Kills the Enemy
2nd place – Ambrosia Fuller
3rd place – Jaycey Smashed Ice
Class 2 (grades 4 & 5)
1st place – Raynee Thiede
2nd place – Syerra Dawson
3rd place – Sadie Bachelor
Class 3 (grades 6 & 7)
1st place – Tylee Tinant
2nd place – Bayley Burdick
3rd place – Jacob Nickisch
Class 4 (grades 8 & 9)
1st place – Tierney Miller
2nd place – Thurston Ravenscroft
3rd place – Josie Shaul
Receiving People’s Choice Awards from the public:
Class 1 – Gracee O’Keefe
Class 2 – Darby Murphy
Class 3 – Raken Tinant
Class 4 – Duncan Mosner