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Midway Middle School student places in Lions Club poster contest
Lions Poster Contestcrop
Front row: Kayle Gray, winner of special contest for 14-year-olds; Arianna Hobbs, second place; Miranda Harrington, third place; Niaya Caro, first place Midway Middle School and second place in District 18-N. Back row: Lion Jerry Leland, club secretary; PDG Lil Shurtleff, club president; and Beverly Wulforst, MMS art teacher and contest coordinator - photo by Photo provided.

Niaya Caro, a student at Midway Middle School, recently won the local competition of the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest.
Caro’s poster was among more than 375,000 entries submitted worldwide in the 27th annual contest. Her poster was selected by judges from the Liberty Coastal Lions Club for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of the contest theme, “Peace, Love and Understanding.”
Liberty Coastal Lions Club President Lil Shurtleff said she was impressed by the expression and creativity of the more than 74 students at Midway Middle School.
Caro’s poster placed second at the district level, competing against posters from clubs throughout Lions District 18-N.
The winners were honored with certificates and gift cards. In addition, Caro received a certificate and check for placing in the district competition.

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