Wyoming student wins national Junior Duck Stamp contest
Andrew Kneeland, age 17, of Rock Springs, Wyo., is the winning artist of the 2015-2016 Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest. His painting of a pair of wood ducks was chosen by a panel of judges as the design for the new stamp. Kneeland’s painting, along with other winners from the Wyoming State Junior Duck Stamp Contest, are on display at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cheyenne Headquarters until Feb. 24.
The acrylic entry, which won the Wyoming State Junior Duck Stamp Contest, was judged the winner among best-of-show entries from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This year, a total of more than 24,000 entries were submitted to the 53 state Junior Duck Stamp contests. Proceeds from sales of the $5 Junior Duck Stamp support environmental education.
“It just tremendous to have a Wyoming student win this national contest and to have such talent in wildlife art. All of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department applauds Andrew,” said Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director Scott Talbott.
“I congratulate our winning artist and all the talented young people who participate in the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program each year,” said Service Director Dan Ashe. “After 22 years, the Junior Duck Stamp Program remains one of the Service’s hallmark efforts to connect youth with nature and inspire budding wildlife artists.”
The Wyoming Junior Duck Stamp Program is sponsored by the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge and Ducks Unlimited.
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The following is a list of first place, second place, third place and honorable mention winners in each group for the Wyoming Junior Duck Stamp Program artwork. An * indicates the artwork was recognized by the judges for outstanding creativity through the pose, composition, use of color etc. Some of the artwork recognized for creativity did not place and are listed after the honorable mentions in each age group.
Group I (grades K-3):
First Places:
Second Places:
Third Places:
Honorable Mentions:
Group II (grades 4-6):
First Places:
Second Places:
Third Places:
Honorable Mentions:
Creative Recognition:
Group III (grades 7-9):
First Places:
Addison Petrie of Powell, WY
Olivia Hobby of Powell, WY – 2nd Runner Up for Best of Show
Bailey Schupp of Pinedale, WY – Runner Up for Best of Show
Second Places:
Third Places:
Honorable Mentions:
Creative Recognition:
Group IV (grades 10-12):
First Places:
Second Places:
Third Places:
Honorable Mentions:
Creative Recognition:
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The acrylic entry, which won the Wyoming State Junior Duck Stamp Contest, was judged the winner among best-of-show entries from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This year, a total of more than 24,000 entries were submitted to the 53 state Junior Duck Stamp contests. Proceeds from sales of the $5 Junior Duck Stamp support environmental education.
“It just tremendous to have a Wyoming student win this national contest and to have such talent in wildlife art. All of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department applauds Andrew,” said Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director Scott Talbott.
“I congratulate our winning artist and all the talented young people who participate in the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program each year,” said Service Director Dan Ashe. “After 22 years, the Junior Duck Stamp Program remains one of the Service’s hallmark efforts to connect youth with nature and inspire budding wildlife artists.”
The Wyoming Junior Duck Stamp Program is sponsored by the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge and Ducks Unlimited.
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The following is a list of first place, second place, third place and honorable mention winners in each group for the Wyoming Junior Duck Stamp Program artwork. An * indicates the artwork was recognized by the judges for outstanding creativity through the pose, composition, use of color etc. Some of the artwork recognized for creativity did not place and are listed after the honorable mentions in each age group.
Group I (grades K-3):
First Places:
- Micah Petersen* of Cokeville, WY
- Justin Castagno of Moran, WY
- Reagan Ryte Teichert of Cokeville, WY – Betty Nelson Artistic Promise Award
Second Places:
- Jack Dayton of Cokeville, WY
- Ivory Neher of Green River, WY
- Wyatt Eggett of Wilson, WY
Third Places:
- Kylee King of Cokeville, WY
- Tyleigh Dayton of Cokeville, WY
- Isabella Suske of Wilson, WY
Honorable Mentions:
- Bryli Groll of Cokeville, WY
- Sarah Clements of Cokeville, WY
- Mia Dayton of Cokeville, WY
- Harley Mackey of Cokeville, WY
- Rebecca Hymer of Cokeville, WY
- Amelia Richardson of Cokeville, WY
- Drake Plowman of Cokeville, WY
- Adison Eversull of Cokeville, WY
- Kate Teichert of Cokeville, WY
- Maelin Coin* of Kelly, WY
- Emily Stafford of Wilson, WY
- Cam Prichard of Wilson, WY
- Levana Sangtos of Wilson, WY
- Bradford King of Wilson, WY
- Sophie Stoessel of Wilson, WY
- Cayden Reedy of Wilson, WY
- Creative Recognition: Conner Healy* of Kelly, WY
- Jalen Tattersall* of Wilson, WY
Group II (grades 4-6):
First Places:
- Jordyn Nate of Cokeville, WY
- Sydney Nate* of Cokeville, WY
- Taylor Glick of Wilson, WY
Second Places:
- Rylee Teichert of Cokeville, WY
- Whytney Murdock of Cokeville, WY
- Buckeye Milligan of Wilson, WY
Third Places:
- Cydney Brown of Cokeville, WY
- Ridge Kling of Wilson, WY
- Max French of Wilson, WY
Honorable Mentions:
- Tyler Moyes of Cokeville, WY
- Brookette Hatch of Cokeville, WY
- Brenda Bencomo of Cokeville, WY
- Jayci Thornock of Cokeville, WY
- Dakota King of Cokeville, WY
- Kelli Haderlie of Cokeville, WY
- Nate Barnes of Cokeville, WY
- Rylie Payne of Cokeville, WY
- Matthew Thompson of Cokeville, WY
- Nick Janssen of Kelly, WY
- Natalia Raciborski of Wilson, WY
- Walter Duquette of Wilson, WY
- Samuel Scott of Wilson, WY
- Acacia La Prade of Wilson, WY
- Carey Ritter of Wilson, WY
- Dylan Reman* of Wright, WY
Creative Recognition:
- Allyson Tonga* of Cokeville, WY
- Tristan Delorme* of Riverton, WY
- Lucy Sullivan* of Wilson, WY
Group III (grades 7-9):
First Places:
Addison Petrie of Powell, WY
Olivia Hobby of Powell, WY – 2nd Runner Up for Best of Show
Bailey Schupp of Pinedale, WY – Runner Up for Best of Show
Second Places:
- Mariana M Mendoza* of Powell, WY
- Jordan Moore of Powell, WY
- Shea Swenson of Powell, WY
Third Places:
- Hattie Pimentel of Powell, WY
- Jacob Bridges of Powell, WY
- Aspen Aguirre of Powell, WY
Honorable Mentions:
- Omar Gonzalez of Cokeville, WY
- Trey Nate of Cokeville, WY
- Kamille Nate of Cokeville, WY
- Garrett King of Cokeville, WY
- Britney Bowen of Cokeville, WY
- Brayden Johnson of Cokeville, WY
- Kaylee Cornia* of Cokeville, WY
- Quinton Eversull of Cokeville, WY
- Alley McKinnon of Cokeville, WY
- Rylie Kannard of Lovell, WY
- Jesse Erickson of Powell, WY
- Treven Keeler* of Powell, WY
- Josh Wolfe of Powell, WY
- Telisha Acton of Powell, WY
- Charlie Scott of Powell, WY
- Alli Sommerville of Powell, WY
Creative Recognition:
- Gracie Gregory* of Wright, WY
Group IV (grades 10-12):
First Places:
- Cydney Barrus of Powell, WY – 3rd Runner Up for Best of Show
- Kate Fiscus of Cokeville, WY - 4th Runner Up for Best of Show
- Andrew Kneeland* of Rock Springs, WY - Best of Show
Second Places:
- Katelyn Perkins* of Cokeville, WY
- Jacob Prante of Powell, WY
- Claire Miner of Powell, WY
Third Places:
- Demi Dusenberry of Powell, WY
- Shyla Hill of Powell, WY
- Lexee Craig of Powell, WY
Honorable Mentions:
- Cassidy Harmon of Cokeville, WY
- Jessica Gonzalez of Cokeville, WY
- Sarah Jean O'Neill of Powell, WY
- Ty Linebaugh of Powell, WY
- Rachel Walker of Powell, WY
- MacKenzie White of Powell, WY
- Dawson Hutzenbieler of Powell, WY
- Ashley Dillon of Powell, WY
- Jacinta Schneider of Powell, WY
- Cheyenne Perry of Powell, WY
- Kalina Smith of Powell, WY
- Rebecca Pratt of Powell, WY
- Megan Wagner of Powell, WY
- Chase Lundberg of Powell, WY
- Mary Lynn of Powell, WY
- Trey Ouellette of Powell, WY
- Mallory Triplett of Ralston, WY
Creative Recognition:
- Victoria Nate* Cokeville, WY
- Tiffany Bergman* of Powell, WY
- Shawna Banks* of Wright, WY
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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