Students at Bedford Hills Elementary School, Linkhorne Elementary School, Dunbar Middle School, and Sandusky Middle School won awards in the Lynchburg Water Resources (LWR) 2024 Imagine a Day Without Water K-12 Art Contest. Lynchburg and Campbell County public school, private school, and homeschooled students submitted artwork inspired by the contest prompt: “Tell us your action to protect the James River.”
Bedford Hills Elementary School award winners from left to right: Max Rumore, Eleanor Milacci, teacher Keena Collins, Maggie Miller, and Margaret Sojka.
Winners were honored for their unique creations, which raise awareness about the need for responsible stewardship of the city’s water resources. Their work will be displayed at various public venues throughout the year.
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 18, their artwork will be displayed at the Lynchburg Public Library for public viewing (2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501). On March 17, it will be moved to the College Hill Water Treatment Plant Water History Museum, where it can be viewed from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays.
Sandusky Middle School award winners, from left to right: Teacher Kayla Jones and students Mattie Neylon and Reagan Hamlett.
Congratulations to the following students:
Bedford Hills Elementary School
Teacher: Keena Collins
Student submissions:
- Margaret Sojka (Grades K-2 Category Winner)
- Max Rumore (Fan Favorite)
- Maggie Miller (Grades 3-4 Honorable Mention)
- Eleanor Milacci (Grades 3-4 Category Winner)
Artwork by Bedford Hills Elementary student Margaret Sojka (Grades K-2 Category Winner).
Linkhorne Elementary School
Teacher: Lindsay Hare
Student submissions:
- Seth E. (Grades K-2 Honorable Mention)
Artwork by Linkhorne Elementary student Seth E. (Grades K-2 Honorable Mention).
Dunbar Middle School
Teacher: Crystal Garland
Student submissions:
- Alex Olivia-Vessey (Grades 7-8 Honorable Mention)
Artwork by Dunbar Middle student Alex Olivia-Vessey (Grades 7-8 Honorable Mention).
Sandusky Middle School
Teacher: Kayla Jones (Teacher Winner for LCS)
Student submissions:
- Mattie Neylon (Grades 7-8 Category Winner)
- Reagan Hamlett (Grades 7-8 Honorable Mention)
Student Category Winners received a $50 gift card, and Honorable Mentions received a signed certificate. Teacher Winners were selected at random and received a $100 gift card for classroom supplies. Congratulations to the students and teachers who were recognized for their creativity in this contest.
