Hamilton Shines Winners Announced

  • Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger will recognize the winners of the annual Hamilton Shines Billboard Art Contest at each of their schools.

Each student will receive a plaque, pin, and a poster rendition of their billboard.

The billboard featuring their artwork will be posted near their school. 

Here are the times for the presentations: 

Elementary School Division: Jillian Neal
5th Grade, Nolan Elementary
Ceremony: Thursday, 9 a.m. 

Middle School Division: Carrigan Hudson 
7th Grade, OLPH
Ceremony: Friday, 9 a.m.  

High School Division: Elma Verdugo
11th Grade, Howard High School
Ceremony:  Friday, 1:15 pm

The Hamilton Shines Billboard Art Contest is co-sponsored by the Scenic Cities Beautiful Commission in cooperation with the Hamilton County Department of Education.

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