Sarah's drawing

of a native Wood Stork took first place in the fifth-grade division of

the statewide competition and earned her a place on this year's wildlife

poster that is being distributed to schools throughout Georgia. Only four

students in grades K-5 are selected to have their artwork featured on

the poster.

Students interpreted

this year's theme, "Wild on Wildlife," by depicting nongame,

native flora and fauna in colorful and imaginative ways. Entries were

judged on close correlation to the theme, quality of art, originality

and visual impact. The four first place entries were reproduced into a

full-color poster.

Before being

eligible for participation at the state level competition, students had

to win first place awards at their local schools. This year all state

level contest entries were on display at the State Botanical Garden of

Georgia during the weeks of February 18-March 1.