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Fourth Grader Arielle Carlson Wins T-Shirt Design Contest
Author: Traci Maughn, PTA member

Traci Maughn

PTA member

The PTA recently announced the winners of its annual T-Shirt Design Contest during a school assembly, celebrating the creativity and artistic talents of students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. This popular tradition invites students to submit original artwork to represent school spirit and be featured on a commemorative PTA T-shirt.

The Overall Winner for 2025 is Arielle Carlson, whose design stood out among many impressive entries and is featured as this year’s official T-shirt design. Arielle also earned first place in the fourth-grade category.

Additional winners were recognized across all grade levels. In pre-kindergarten, Maverick Meeks earned first place, and Logan Shively earned second place. Kindergarten winners included Beau Shively in first place and Libby Maughan in second place. In first grade, Canton Cartwright received first-place honors, followed by Jillian DeLaTorre in second place. Second-grade winners were Maverick Ahren in first place and Louise Cahill in second place. In third grade, Ryal Lancello earned first place, and Bentley Hoppe earned second place. In fourth grade, Arielle Carlson placed first, and River Spurlock placed second. Fifth-grade winners included Liv Mace in first place and Alexander Hoeger in second place.

The PTA extends congratulations to all participants and winners and thanks the teachers, volunteers, and families who helped make the annual T-Shirt Design Contest a success. Events like this continue to highlight student creativity and strengthen school pride throughout the school community.

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Image 1 Caption: Kindergarten winners, Beau Shively and Libby Maughan Photos Provided by PTA
Image 2 Caption: 1st grader winners, Canton Cartwright and Jillian DeLaTorre Photos Provided by PTA
Image 3 Caption: Maverick Ahren and Louis Cahill won in Second Grade Photos Provided by PTA
Image 4 Caption: Fifth Graders Liv Mace and Alexander Hoeger Photos Provided by PTA
Image 5 Caption: Pre-Kindergarteners Maverick Meeks, Logan Shively Photos Provided by PTA