SURF CITY, NC - A total of five Surf City Middle School students placed in the Wildlife Forever Art of Conservation Songbird Art Contest.
Eighth graders Luke Cherry, Julia Clark and Nicole Frye finished first, second and third in North Carolina for their age division (7th-9th grade). Sixth graders Emerson Freeman and Quinn Noto placed second and third in the 4th-6th grade division.
"Student's have been connecting what we do in art to the world. The songbird contest allowed students to focus on habitats and ecosystems." said Surf City Middle Art Teacher Ashley Berdeau. "Students focused on mark making, values, texture and space to create unique compositions."
A panel of judges from across the conservation industry selected state and national winners from over 2000 entries.
This year’s contest featured the Rose-breasted Grosbeak, the Golden-crowned Kinglet, the Chipping Sparrow, the Brown Creeper, and the Cedar Waxwing. After students select and research their species, they create both an artistic rendition and a piece of creative writing.
International and essay winners will be announced at the end of the month.
First place winners in each state go on to be judged for national honors. The twelve national winners will receive prize packages from Wildlife Forever.
Larger images and state winners can be viewed HERE.
