The Cherokee County Soil & Water Conservation District handed out awards for its annual poster contest during a ceremony March 10 at Murphy United Methodist Church. The winners are: first grade, Martins Creek Elementary School “Book-markers,” teacher Jill Matheson, second place. Kennadi Kilmer; second grade, Peachtree Elementary School “Book-markers,” teacher Becky Miller), first place Alyse Pawloski, third place; Aubrey Eller; third grade, Peachtree Elementary “Poster,” second place Raven Tanner, third place Grayson Trusty; fourth grade, Peachtree Elementary “Poster,” first place Emma McGaha, second place Dominic Miguel, third place Kaden Hobbs; fifth grade Peachtree Elementary “Poster,” first place Carter Kent, third place Phoenix Alexander; sixth grade, Murphy Middle School “Essay,” second place Hunter Roper, third place Rachel Cowan (also first place speech); first place Grayson Messex; sixth grade Murphy Middle “Speech,” third place Joycee Robinson, first place Rachel Cowan; sixth grade, Murphy Middle “Slideshow,” teacher Kary McClure, third place Agna Jallah, second place Agnes Jallah; soil & water officials are education coordinator Sheri Goodlet, Chair Ed Wood, supervisor Johnny Shields, supervisor Jamie Lance and supervisor Colby Davis.
Photo by Michelle Bradbeer/Staff Correspondent