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Union County recognizes Arbor Day poetry winners from grades 4—6
Summary
County commissioners presented awards to 15 students in grades 4 through 8 in the annual Arbor Day poetry contest and invited winners for a group photo; several students read their poems aloud during the ceremony.
The Board of County Commissioners presented checks and certificates to winners of the Union County Arbor Day poetry contest for students in grades 4 through 8.
Chairwoman Leona Leon said the contest is held each year to encourage environmental stewardship and tree conservation in partnership with the Union County Shade Advisory Board. She said there were three winners per grade and a total of 15 winners this year; winning poems were printed and mounted for the students.
Several students read their poems aloud. Examples from the record include Jothem Eli Way, grade 4 (third place) reading "An Harbor of Trees," Caleb Hughes, grade 5 (first place) reading a poem about planting a tree on Arbor Day, and Liah Darius, grade 6 (first place) who read a poem invoking sequoias and stewardship. The transcript lists other winners by name and school when announced.
Why it matters: the county uses the contest to promote tree conservation and environmental education among elementary and middle-school students.
Details and next steps: Commissioners and staff took group photos with the students and noted the county—s continued partnership with teachers and families; parents were invited to take children home after the presentation. The transcript does not record monetary amounts for the "checks" or specific schools for every winner.
Ending: After the presentation and photographs, commissioners resumed the agenda.
