Two Elk River students have advanced in a poster contest.
Rachel Johnston, of Salk Middle School
Rachel Johnston, a student at Salk Middle School in Elk River, and Sophia Tobin, a student at VandenBerge Middle School in Elk River, have won a local competition sponsored by the Elk River Lions Club. They were awarded $100 for their winning peace posters.
Johnston’s and Tobin’s posters were among the entries submitted worldwide in the 28th annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest.
Lion Bob Brown was impressed by the expression and creativity of the students at Salk and VandenBerge.
“It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them,” he said. “The Lions are proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions.”
The winning posters will be entered at the district, multiple district and international rounds of competition. One grand prize and 23 merit award winners will be selected. The grand prize includes a cash prize of $5,000 plus a trip to Lions Day with the United Nations. The merit award winners will each receive a cash award of $500.