GMS Student Advances in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest

First place Peace Poster Contest winner from the Kosse Lions Club was Morgan McQueen. (Courtesy photo) Morgan McQueen, a 7th grade student at Groesbeck Middle School, has taken the first step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Kosse Lions Club.

“Peace has the Power to Make the World a Happier Place,” the 13 year old student from Groesbeck said. The poster was selected for originality, artistic merit, and portrayal of the contest theme, “The Power of Peace.” Makenzie Sexton placed 2nd, and Haley Cooper with 3rd place.

Ashley Moye, Paige Ward, Morgan Srader, Gena Salazar, Brianna Dingler, Lexie Frazier, Marcela Vargas, Kori Vest,

Morgan Erskine, Cathrine Wheeler, Linda Gomez, Shannon Anderson, Marlena Lopez, Steven Contreras, Rachel Grigg

Raven Kirven, Sarah Thompson, Dee Bilbrey, Brandon Funderburk, Daniel Bond, Emily Foster, Hope Scott, and Kenia Rocha all had outstanding posters.

Lion Daisy Butz of the Kosse Lions Club presents an autographed copy of last year’s international winning poster to Maria Baker, art teacher. (Courtesy photo) An autographed copy of last year’s international winning poster was presented by Lion Daisy Butz of the Kosse Lions Club to Art Teacher, Mrs. Maria Baker in appreciation for assistance with the contest each year.

The Kosse Lions Club would like to invite all the participants to their “Opportunities for Youth” award night Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at the Kosse Community Center at 7 p.m. Price for the meal will be: $10.00 for adults and all children 18 years or younger eat free. Please contact Lion Daisy and let her know how many from your family will be attending the dinner at: 254-375-9615 or 254-645-0612.