Source: SCD
GEORGETOWN, Del. (Nov. 13, 2024) — The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) has announced the winners of the 2024 Conservation Poster Contest, themed “May the Forest Be With You, Always.” A total of 351 entries were submitted in seven grade categories, including digital posters for students in grades 7-9 and 10-12. First-place winners from Sussex County will advance to the state-level competition, with state winners moving on to nationals. National winners will be announced in February 2025. Notably, in 2023, Sussex County celebrated its first national-level winner.
The 2024 Sussex County Conservation Poster Contest winners are:
Denotes State Level Winner
Grades K-1
• First place: Annabelle Lehman, first grade, John M. Clayton Elementary
• Second place: Sasha Costello, kindergarten, Sussex Academy Elementary
• Third place: Kennedy Savage, kindergarten, Sussex Academy Elementary
Grades 2-3
• First place: Angel Clifton, second grade, Legacy Academy
• Second place: Graycen Malchow, third grade, Epworth Christian School
• Third place: Lauren Hastings, third grade, Epworth Christian School
Grades 4-6
• First place: Nohely Ramirez-Merida, fifth grade, Sussex Academy Elementary*
• Second place: Camden Dukes, fourth grade, Epworth Christian School
• Third place: Lukas Whaley, fourth grade, Epworth Christian School
Grades 7-9
• First place: Rainna Adams, eighth grade, ST215 Academy Homeschool*
• Second place: Anna Louden, seventh grade, Legacy Academy
• Third place: Paige Barbrow, eighth grade, Legacy Academy
Grades 7-9 Digital
• First place: Annabelle Hochstedler, eighth grade, Epworth Christian School*
• Second place: Emily Morris, seventh grade, Epworth Christian School
• Third place: Addison Light, eighth grade, Epworth Christian School
Grades 10-12
• No entries
Grades 10-12 Digital
• First place: Alana Furst, 12th grade, Sussex Technical High School
• Second place: Asher Brittingham, 11th grade, Sussex Technical High School
