3 Southwest Middle School 5th graders in Searcy will represent American Legion Post 106 in the state “War on Drugs” Poster Contest.
Caleb, Lilian and Isabella were selected from 27 5th graders who entered the local contest.
Post 106 recognized the participants during the school’s Veterans Day observance on November 11. Students and staff also honored visiting veterans as they walked through the school hallways.
27 of the school’s approximately 300 5th graders entered the contest. Each participant received a $2 bill, and each of the top 3 students received an additional $22 in $2 bills.
The contest complements the school’s D.A.R.E. program by giving students a chance to encourage their peers to stay drug-free through artwork.
The state winner will be announced at the Arkansas American Legion Mid-Winter Conference in January 2027.
Submitted by John Mercer, American Legion Post 106, Searcy.
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