Albion students Ella Papponetti, Natalie Printup and Noah Harrison have been named this year’s winners of the annual American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster Contest.
Papponetti, a high school senior, earned first place with her design. Printup, a senior, and Harrison, a freshman, finished second and third, respectively.
The American Legion Auxiliary, Sheret Unit #35 sponsors the local event each year. The three posters that placed will now travel to Albany to be judged at the state level.
The American Legion Auxiliary’s mission is, “to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.” Learn more about the organization and the Poppy Poster Contest at www.legion-aux.org.