Thousands of students have participated in the Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests since their introduction in 1974 and 1944, respectively. The contests educate students on soil, water, forestry and wildlife conservation. Students take the knowledge they have gained and transform it into creative art work and essays. Students can earn monetary prizes on the county, regional and state levels. They are also recognized each year by conservation districts around the state.
The contest is made possible through the hard work and dedication of sponsors such as the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts and 121 conservation districts across the state.
Congratulations to our local grade level winners from Todd County Middle School:
Addie Weatherford 6th grade level winner
Allyssa Wofford 7th grade level winner
Aimee Vass 8th grade level winner
Congratulations to our local school winners at Todd County Middle School:
Madi Harrison - County Winner
Aubri Penick - School Runner-Up
Laci Traughber - School Runner-Up
Madi Harrison was awarded the top honor, State 1st Place, for her essay “It's Going to be OAK-Kay Mighty Kentuckians, We are TREE-Mendously BLESSED!”