Poppy Poster Winners announced at Clearbrook-Gonvick School

Every year, the Gonvick and Clearbrook American Legion Auxiliaries take turns sponsoring the Poppy Poster contest for the 9th District American Legion. These special posters are made in the 4th and 5th grade classrooms under the supervision of their teachers. The teachers are given a specific set of rules for the contest. Darlene Sawyer of ther Gonvick Auxiliary was in charge of this year's poster contest.

The purpose of the posters is to encourage the young people to be aware of all the sacrifices that have been made throughout history by local and national soldiers who fought for our freedom.The poppy flower is the symbol of this.

Gonvick American Legion Auxiliary President Fay Bjerke announced the winners of this year's 4th and 5th grade who submitted posters on March 23, 2016.

For 4th grade, First place and $10 went to Abbey Engen; Second place and $7 went to Ben Goudge; Third place and $5 went to Nathan Weems Their teachers were Mrs. Dahl and Mrs. Ehlers. For the 5th grade, First place and $10 went to Dawson Quern; Second place and $7 went to Drea Donnell; Thrid place and $5 went to Quinlan Taflin. Their teachers were Mrs. Hamnes and Mrs. Balcer. Overall Grand Champion and $15 went to Abbey Engen. Abbey's Poppy poster will be submitted to the 9th District American Legion Auxiliary for further judging.

The Gonvick American Legion Auxiliary received 66 posters from the two classes-that means nearly every student (67) submitted a Poppy poster. This effort by the young students and their teachers is to be commended.