Two art students surprise with award at special assembly

Lawrence-Nelson high school gym bleachers were filled with students for an unscheduled assembly Monday morning. It was a surprise even to the two girls it was dedicated to. It was their artwork that brought them all together. Art cultivates cultural beliefs and behaviors impacting societal norms. Who knew an art contest would have such an influence? An art contest request went out to 15 high school art teachers in nine counties. The title of the contest was "Shine Your Light," and it needed to be child-friendly. Entrants had one month to submit their illustrations. Two winners from the contest...