Gamble wins grand champion artist in Wheat Belt contest

A Leyton Public Schools third grader won the grand champion artist award in the Wheat Belt cover page contest.

Shawnee Gamble received the honor and the artwork will be displayed on the cover of the Wheat Belt connection insert in December. The reserve champion artist was Axi Benish. First place winner went to Logan Bartling, and Abriell Steffens took the honorable mention slot. All four drawings will be printed in the December issue.

“We are very pleased with the participation from the kids, and enjoyed all their drawings,” Wheat Belt said in a press release. “We appreciate the extra effort t...