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Massac Memorial Hospital’s Holiday Card Winners Announced

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Dec 20, 2023 | 10:51 AM

Massac Memorial Hospital held their Annual Holiday Card Contest with our local elementary schools. One winner was picked from each grade 1st-6th and the winner received $75. The overall winner of the MMH Christmas Card received a $250 gift, to continue to inspire, develop their gifts, and talents in the area of art. In addition, $250 gift was given to the overall winner art teacher and school, Michelle Kern at Unity Elementary to be used in the purchase of art supplies for the school. They would like to congratulate all the winners and thank the local schools for allowing them to bring this contest to the schools.

2023 Christmas Card Winners:

Overall Winner: Abe Pfister, 5th grader, Unity Elementary
1st Grade Winner: Micah Helton- Franklin Elementary
2nd Grade Winner: Greyson Wyman- Unity Elementary
3rd Grade Winner: Eloise Rousseau- Unity Elementary
4th Grade Winner: Makynlee Johnson- Franklin Elementary
5th Grade Winner: Emmy Shelby- Franklin Elementary
6th Grade Winner: Skylan Street- Jefferson Elementary

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