Kim Steed, of McDonald’s presents Viola Carey with her tablet for winning the overall grand prize in the coloring contest

In partnership with McDonald’s of Hope, SWARK.Today recently held their third annual Say No to Drugs coloring contest for Red Ribbon Week.

Fifth grade students at Beryl Henry Elementary, Blevins Elementary, Garrett Memorial Christian School, and Spring Hill Elementary were asked to design and color a picture explaining the effects of drugs and why you should say no.

from Spring HIll Elementary, was selected as the overall winner and Kim Steed, from McDonald’s, was on hand to present her with the grand prize – an 8″ Andriod Tablet.

Our first place winners from each school all received a prize as well.

Spring Hill Elementary

Overall Winner - Viola Carey

1st place - Braxton Barrington

Garrett Memorial Christian School

1st place - Abby Murphy

Blevins Elementary

1st place - Kylie Revels

Beryl Henry Elementary

1st place - Ariya Brown

All of us at SWARK.Today would like to say THANK YOU to each of our sponsors for allowing us the opportunity to publish this coloring book and involve our local schools. We encourage everyone to shop local and drop by these establishments, because our local businesses do so much for our town!

Overall Grand Prize Sponsor – McDonald’s of Hope
Participating Sponsors – Farmers Bank & Trust, Advantage Self Storage, Shelter Insurance - Trey Wright, Bank OZK, UAHT, Kidd Tire & Service, Smith Starter & Alternator, Hope Furniture Outlet, Yocom Body Shop, Madlocks Glass & Body, Amigo Juan, Platinum Auto, New Millennium, Hope Haven Assisted Living, Sitzes Family Dental, Heather Manor, Hempstead Hall