CES student wins state Arbor Day art contest

Mia Dunlap, a fifth-grader at Crestline Elementary School, was awarded first place for her art in support of the 2016 Arbor Day poster contest. This year’s theme was “Trees are Beautiful: Inside and Out,” and Mia took first place in the state for her interpretation of the theme. 

A crowd gathered in Montgomery on the lawn of the capitol to celebrate this achievement, and Mia was presented with the official proclamation from Gov. Bentley that announced the week of Feb. 22-26 as Arbor Day Week. 

After the presentation, Mia, along with David West, Calhoun County Extension coordinator, who also coordinates the Arbor Day poster program, and the top three winners from the state, planted a new magnolia on the lawn of the capitol.  

– Submitted by Laura Dillon.