Dennison Railroad Festival photo, coloring contest winners named

Winners of the Dennison Railroad Festival's coloring contest were Kaden
LeMonte and Veronica Ott, both third graders at the Immaculate Conception
School. They are shown with festival Queen Maria Castro-Lux, who
was crowned Wednesday evening. Photo courtesy of Dennison Railroad Festival Committee.
Winners of the Dennison Railroad Festival's coloring contest were Kaden LeMonte and Veronica Ott, both third graders at the Immaculate Conception School. They are shown with festival Queen Maria Castro-Lux, who was crowned Wednesday evening. Photo courtesy of Dennison Railroad Festival Committee.

Winners of the annual photography contest sponsored by the Dennison Rotary Club were announced recently.

The photo contest was held in conjunction with the Dennison Railroad Festival. Photos were displayed at the Dennison Branch of the Claymont Library during the festival.

Prizes consisted of award ribbons and cash awards for first place winners.

The list of winners, in order of finish, first through third place, are as follows by category:

Youth Division:

Animals: Noah Strickler, “Ribbett”; Strickler, “I See You Looking At Me”; Strickler, “On the Prowl.”

Scenic: Nate Barnabi, “After the Rain”; Barnabi, “The Shrimp Man”;Barnabi, “Stephen King Englewood.”

Open: Barnabi, “Reflections”; Barnabi, “Rubber Duckie.”

Adult Division:

Animals: Michelle Wittensolder, “Baby Owls”; Thom Baker, “Dash”; Amy Strickler, “WoodyWoodpecker.”

Flowers: Strickler, “Peace of the Lily”; Hanna Mason, “Sunflower Festival”; Wittensolder “Sunflowers.”

People: Lois Brown, “Ayden”; Mary Short, “Bride”; Mason, “Tiny Newborn Feet.”

Scenery: Thom Baker, “Morning”; Joe Mizer, “Yellowstone”; Mason, “Roscoe Village in Winter.”

Open: Wittensolder, “Church Doors”; Rick Hannegan, “Clear Tracks Ahead”; Kaz Kazwinkle, “Trunkless Palm.”

Proceeds from the contest are used to sponsor various community projects.

SUBMITTED BY: GERALD WILSON, DENNISON ROTARY CLUB

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