The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Leaders announce Clean and Green Logo Contest winners
Students honored with art prizes, framed posters for schools
Lake County’s Solid Waste District recently announced the winners of its annual Clean and Green Logo Contest.
The competition focuses on area students who are encouraged to design a logo showcasing the theme “Clean and Green Lake County” in promotion of recycling and anti-littering education.
The district oversees the county landfill and recycling center in Painesville Township.
Rees Erickson, a fifth-grade student at the School of Innovation in the Willoughby-Eastlake School District, won the elementary division and the overall prize for her design entry themed, “Help Keep Lake County Clean and Green.”
As the top winner, Rees’ design will be displayed in the Lake County Commissioners’ chambers at the county Administration Center located in downtown Painesville. Additionally, her design will be used for marketing materials for the district and the Lake County Utilities Department.
Other winners were Middle School Division winner Cameron Adkins from Eastlake Middle School and High School Division winner Haley Horen from Lake Catholic High School.
• Elementary School Division Honorable Mentions are: Molly Canfield — Madison North Elementary; Raegan Huffman — Parkside Elementary; Brynley Schneider — School of Innovation; and Rosalie Siegel — Parkside Elementary
• Middle School Division Honorable Mentions are: Charlie Gallman — Wickliffe Middle School; Luci Hinde — School of Innovation; Lailah LewisKerslake — Wickliffe Middle School; and Kaiten Schultz — Shore Middle School
• High School Division Honorable Mentions are: Jillian Haith — South High School; Sara Hussain — South High School; Mallory Mosnik — North High School; and Jason Renaud — South High School
“All the artwork submitted was amazing and impressive,” said County Commissioner John Hamercheck. “Students touched upon the different ways to keep Lake County Clean and Green and showcased their artistic abilities towards such important and worthy topics.”
Commissioner John Plecnik described the talent within Lake County classrooms as “astonishing,” while additionally praising the students’ teachers.
“All citizens should be honored,” he said. “These submissions were outstanding and I appreciate all the time and effort each student put forth in creating something of their own that makes Lake County a wonderful place to live. Job well done.”
Each division winner was presented with a prize of art supplies while being honored last during the commissioners’ meeting last week, and each division winner’s school district will receive a framed poster to be displayed as recognition of their accomplishment.
“We are excited to see continued participation and support from our local schools,” said Commissioner Ron Young. “The students’ artwork shows so many creative perspectives on the value of keeping Lake County ‘clean and green.’”
Overall, 875 student artists submitted entries from 13 elementary schools, six middle schools, and five high schools.
“All the artwork submitted was amazing and impressive.” — Commissioner John Hamercheck