Noah Sisson, a fourth-grade student at Highlands Grove Elementary School in Lakeland, is one of the winners in the America250FL art and essay contest.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the winners during a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee.
Students submitted original artwork and essays based on the theme, “Celebrating Florida’s Contributions to America,” DeSantis’ office said in a news release. The contest was part of Florida’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4.
Six students in grades K-5 and eight middle and high school students in grades six through 12 won a college scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation. Noah was honored for a work of art titled “Palm Tree Promised Land.”
“I was proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work commemorating our nation’s semiquincentennial,” DeSantis said in a news release. “The creativity and thoughtfulness of these entries embodies the very best of Florida’s students, and these students have shown a deep appreciation for our state’s heritage and history that I am sure they will carry on in the future.”
This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Lakeland student wins scholarship in America250FL art, essay contest
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