Merrimack student advances in Lions Peace Poster Contest

MERRIMACK – Maddie Kelly, an eighth-grade student at Merrimack Middle School, won the Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Merrimack Lions Club. Her poster was selected for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of the contest theme, “Imagine Peace.” Kelly’s poster will advance through the district, multiple district and international rounds of competition. Other winning poster entries along with Kelly’s will be on display at Kimball Jenkins School of Art in Concord in the spring. Cheryl Ortega, Merrimack Lions Club president, said she was impressed by the expression and creativity of the students at Merrimack Middle School. “It is obvious that these young people have a strong idea about what peace means to them,” Ortega said. “I am so proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions.” This is the 25th annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Club International sponsors the contest to emphasize the importance of world peace to children.