SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - 12 Illinois students were named winners in the annual art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education. The students commemorated America's 250th birthday.
The theme of the contest was "America 250: Reflections through Art."
The top entries in four age groups were from 6-year-old Anastasia Hiotis, 11-year-old Maya Gawtowski, 12-year-old Penelope Oertel, and 16-year-old Tyler Skelley.
They will be displayed at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum alongside eight runners-up.
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