BENTON COUNTY — Benton County students in grades 9-12 are eligible to submit entries to express their patriotism through the Patriotism Art Contest sponsored by the Bella Vista Robert M. Sterrett Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9063.

All artwork received will be judged at the local levelfor awards. Qualifying pieces will advance to the district, state and national levels to vie for up to $10,000 in scholarship awards.

Contest rules may be obtained at local school counselors’ offices or by calling Chairwoman Lorna Sterrett at 855-6588.

Deadline is March 31.

School, Pages 20 on 01/27/2010