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Colorado County Habitat for Humanity welcomed hundreds of youth art submissions from schools across the county for its annual contest.
“For 30 years, Colorado County Habitat for Humanity has believed that everyone deserves a decent place to call home,” Colorado County Habitat for Humanity posted. “What better way to celebrate that mission than through the creativity and imagination of our county’s young artists!”
Community judges awarded first through third places and honorable mentions for four age divisions.
For kindergarten through third grade, Jorden Wahlberg of Garwood Elementary won first place; Daniel Mendoza of Eagle Lake Primary won second; and Enslee Alcalar of Eagle Lake Primary won third. Honorable mentions included Evelyn Rosales of Weimar Elementary, David Gloria Garcia of Eagle Lake Primary and Zuri Earls of Eagle Lake Intermediate.
For fourth through sixth grade, Bree Krpec of Columbus Junior High won first place; Niaomi Walker of Columbus Junior High won second; and Fernando Leon of Columbus Junior High won third. Honorable mentions included Leslie Ponce Santana, Rhett Rosenbalm, Ty Cranek and Nicolas Morales all of Columbus Junior High.
For seventh through ninth grade, Leila Altman of Weimar Junior High won first place; Delaney Bielz of Columbus Junior High won second; and Cheyenne Cyner of Columbus Junior High won third. Honorable mention included Brianna Miramontes of Eagle Lake Intermediate.
For 10th through 12th grade, Miranda Martinez of Columbus High School won first place; Aylin Marin of Columbus High School won second; and Micah Ehlert of Columbus High School won third. Honorable mention included Deacon Barton of Columbus High School.
Best of Show was awarded to Simone Long of Columbus High School.
