Students recognized in Clarendon Soil and Water’s annual poster contest

More than 200 students from across the county participated in this year’s Clarendon Soil and Water Conservation District Poster Contest, showcasing their creativity and environmental awareness through the theme “Home is Where the Habitat Is.”

The annual competition, open to students in grades 1 through 12, encourages youth to explore the importance of habitats and conservation. Local winners now have the opportunity to advance to the state level through the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), with the potential to compete nationally.

“We’re thrilled with the level of participation this year and the talent our local students displayed,” organizers said in a statement. “Congratulations to all of our winners!”

Winners by grade division are as follows:

• Kindergarten–1st Grade (Laurence Manning Academy): Parker Butler, Ella Jean Ramirez, and John Newman Kruger
• 2nd–3rd Grade (Laurence Manning Academy): Ella Hurst, McKinlea Moser, and Emery Floyd
• 4th–6th Grade (Laurence Manning Academy): Morgan Hodge, Maggie Ramirez, and Jamilyn Jans
• 7th–9th Grade (Manning High School): Gracey Cooley, Cierra Utterback, and Jania Scammell
• 10th–12th Grade (East Clarendon High School): Sally Hoover, Roselix Mooso, and Seth Feagin
• Group Project Winner (Scott’s Branch High School): Julian J., Aaliyah M., Marcus R., and N’dia H.
• Digital Project Winner (Manning High School): Nicole Bolinger

The Clarendon Soil and Water Conservation District expressed pride in the students’ efforts and thanked the participating schools, teachers, and families for supporting conservation education.