Poppy Poster Recognition
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Poppy Poster recognition awards were given to students in grades 3-6 at Ponca Public School on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, by Jane Dillon, president of the Jackson American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary and Russ Rasmussen, Jackson American Legion Commander.
Students in third through sixth grade were invited by the Jackson American Legion and Auxiliary to create an original poppy poster for the American Legion Auxiliary’s annual contest.
The following posters were judged at the state level: Class I (3rd grade)-Sophie Chytka, Class II (4th-5th grade)-Alexa McGhee, Class III (6th grade)- Jaelen Templeman and Class VII Alternative-Jaci Beacom.
Jaci Beacom’s poster received 1st place at the state level and was sent to the national contest. Jaci received a certificate of recognition and a check for twenty-five dollars from the state contest at a school assembly on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.