Cabot Students Win Endangered Species Art Contest

Two students from Ward Central Elementary and a student from the Cabot Freshman Academy have been named winners in the 7th Annual Arkansas Endangered Species Art Contest.

This contest is part of the 2016 celebration of Endangered Species Day, observed May 20th, 2016. 

Ward Central Elementary

First Place:  Nathaniel Rodriguez won first place in the K-2 category with his Whooping Crane. He received a plaque, $100 gift card, and goodie bag.

Second Place: Audrey Crumpton won second place. She also received a plaque, $50 gift card, and goodie bag.

Cabot Freshman Academy

First Place:  Sophie Yakan won first place in the 7-9 category. She received a plaque, $100 gift card, and a goodie bag as well.

This year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service received over 1000 entries from 50 schools and 4 home schools across the state. Congratulations to our three incredibly talented artists.

Endangered Species Day provides an opportunity to celebrate our heritage of fish, wildlife, and plants, and the ecosystems on which they depend. Protecting America's wildlife and plants today is a legacy we leave to our children and grandchildren, so that all Americans can experience the rich variety of native species that help define our nation.

Click HERE to see a list of winners and their artwork.

*The goodie bags were provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The gift cards can be used at Acorn Naturalist.