Art students Williams, Todd enter duck-stamp contest

Congratulations are in order for Odessa’s art students Kendall Todd and Carley Williams for getting honorable mention in this year’s state duck stamp competition!

This program is designed to promote knowledge of waterfowl conservation and gives students the opportunity to express what they have learned artistically.

The students must choose a particular waterfowl from a list that is provided and learn about that fowl’s habitat, body structure and other information. They must then submit an original work of art depicting this bird in its natural surroundings. These entries are submitted statewide; then each state sends its Best of Show to compete nationally.

The winner on the national level has the honor of seeing his or her work of art reproduced on the following year’s Duck Stamp. The proceeds from the sale of the stamp help to save our waterfowl. More than 500 pieces were submitted this year.

Only 100 pieces were awarded the titles of best of show, first, second or third place and honorable mention. The contest is divided into groups based on grade level. Schuh said she is hoping to have more K-12 students compete in the contest next year.