Columbiana, an official 250 Community recognized by the State of Ohio, finished up their 4th of July festivities. Shown in front of the artwork from Heartland and Crestview students are the judges, from left, Ty Graham, America 250 Chair; Rick Noel, Columbiana Mayor; Crystal Siembida Boggs, America 250 Committee Member; Megan McMaster, area business representative (McMaster Farm); and Deborah Firestone Himes, historical representative (Columbiana Historical Society). (Submitted photo)

COLUMBIANA – The America 250 celebration continued in Columbiana with the Student Art & Speech Competition. Idabelle’s Gathering Place at Firestone Park hosted the art show with the student speeches reflecting on our nation’s past and the hope for the future.

The following high school students who competed in the art show will earn monetary prizes sponsored by the Columbiana Community Foundation, Humtown Products, Farmers National Bank, and MAC Trailer.

Heartland Christian

1st: Kalleigh Shodd

2nd: East Jones

3rd: Caden Jones

Crestview

1st: Lauren Hutira

2nd: Levi Persing

Immediately following the art show, which remained on display throughout the evening, the students selected as the top performers from their respective school’s essay contests presented their speeches to a panel of judges representing teachers, historians, veterans, local government, and local businesses. These students all received monetary prizes also sponsored by the same generous donors.

Heartland Christian

1st: Colin Evans

2nd: Capri Drokin

3rd: Hannah McPeak

4th: Sayde Szabo

Columbiana

1st: Ashlyn Peak

Crestview

1st: Kerrigan Miller

2nd: Adrianna Hodge

3rd: Casey Koopman

4th: Morgan Hively

Just prior to the awards being presented the Columbiana Area Handbell Choir performed for the public.

For additional information contact Ty Graham the Columbiana 250 Committee Chair at america250columbiana@gmail.com.