KILDARE PUBLIC School students were recognized by the Kay County Conservation District for their talented artwork promoting conservation in Oklahoma and were honored at the District’s March 26. Not all students were able to attend the banquet, however, and took a group picture at KPS to celebrate their success. Front row, from left, Rhiannon Lewis, Abigail Bryant, Harper Weiland, Nora Spoons, Elizabeth Love, Lydia Red Leaf and Hannah Hernandez. Middle row, Brooklynne Barton, Erika Cheng, Scott Howard, Eliana Chrisman, Calyn Packard, Branden Cheng and Nia Alvarado. Back row, Cayden Dobbins, Lea Rameriz, Arturo LaSalde, Naomi Chrisman, Eli Peck and Art Teacher Deena Lorett. ART TEACHER Deena Lorrett was honored as the 2023 Partner in Conservation Award at the banquet for her efforts to promote conservation in the classroom. (Photos by Everett Brazil, III)