Columbiana’s America 250 celebration concludes with Student Art & Speech Competition
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COLUMBIANA - The America 250 celebration continued in Columbiana with the Student Art & Speech Competition. Idabelle's Gathering Place at Firestone Park hosted the art show with the student speeches reflecting on our nation's past and the hope for the future.
The following high school students who competed in the art show will earn monetary prizes sponsored by the Columbiana Community Foundation, Humtown Products, Farmers National Bank, and MAC Trailer.
Heartland Christian
1st: Kalleigh Shodd
2nd: East Jones
3rd: Caden Jones
Crestview
1st: Lauren Hutira
2nd: Levi Persing
Immediately following the art show, which remained on display throughout the evening, the students selected as the top performers from their respective school's essay contests presented their speeches to a panel of judges representing teachers, historians, veterans, local government, and local businesses. These students all received monetary prizes also sponsored by the same generous donors.
Heartland Christian
1st: Colin Evans
2nd: Capri Drokin
3rd: Hannah McPeak
4th: Sayde Szabo
Columbiana
1st: Ashlyn Peak
Crestview
1st: Kerrigan Miller
2nd: Adrianna Hodge
3rd: Casey Koopman
4th: Morgan Hively
Just prior to the awards being presented the Columbiana Area Handbell Choir performed for the public.
For additional information contact Ty Graham the Columbiana 250 Committee Chair at america250columbiana@gmail.com.