Lexington — For their annual 3rd grade Arbor Day poster contest, the Lexington Tree Board named two winners. Mackenzie Hernandez from Bryan Elementary School and Yuliana Barrera-Lopez from Sandoz Elementary School.
Courtesy/Arbor Day poster created by Mackenzie Hernandez of Bryan Elementary School
Courtesy/Arbor Day poster created by Yuliana Barrera-Lopez of Sandoz Elementary School
Mackenzie and her School will be honored on Arbor Day, Friday, April 28, at 2:30 p.m., at Bryan School. A tree was planted on the grounds of Bryan School, and members of the Tree Board will present Mackenzie with her poster framed for posterity.
Then, on Monday, May 1, a similar presentation will be made at 2:30 p.m., for Yuliana at Sandoz School.
The Tree Board judged 205 poster entries from Lexington third grade pupils, but has no knowledge of the artist until the judging is over. Every year there are many talented artists and creative posters, which makes the judging challenging but rewarding. The purpose of the contest is to build appreciation at an early age for trees and the many benefits they give us.
Arbor Day is always the last Friday in April. This year it’s April 28, and marks the 151st year of Arbor Day, and the 51st anniversary of the Arbor Day Foundation, headquartered in Nebraska City.
Lexington Tree Board members are: Ann Luther, Tom Nelson, Marty Smith and Dave Stenberg.
