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HNMS students were recognized for their outstanding artistic talent at The VFW Post 11367 in Mary Esther last night during the "Illustrating America" art contest. This national competition, hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), challenges young artists to create works centered around a patriotic theme, judged on both creativity and technique.

Award Winners:

  • 🥇 Delilah Meeker, 6th grade – 1st Place
    Received a certificate and $100 prize

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  • 🥈 Kylie Beal, 8th grade – 2nd Place
    Received a certificate and $75 prize

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  • 🥉 Emmalynn Gorzynski, 6th grade – 3rd Place
    Received a certificate and $50 prize

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Congratulations to these talented students for their creative contributions and for representing HNMS with pride and patriotism!