Three students, under the direction of teacher, Marcia Crofutt, won awards of merit in the Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska poetry contest. Using the theme, “Nature’s Song,” the three fifth graders submitted their poems and all placed in the contest. Holding their certificates are (l-r): Christian White who placed third, Amanda Reichert, second and Brandie Ross, first, teacher Mrs. Marcia Croffut. (Photo by DeAnn Zwickl)