I-SS students recognized at Board meeting for outstanding artwork

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Pictured are I-SS Superintendent Jeff James, Lake Norman High student Rhys Powell and school board member Cindy Haynes. Students recognized for their accomplishments at the February board meeting. Powell was recognized for her winning “I Voted” sticker design.

BY KARISSA MILLER

The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized several students for their recent accomplishments during Monday’s board meeting.

‘I Voted’ Contest Winners

West Iredell Middle student Marin Romero, who received a certificate for his winning design for the “I Voted” sticker contest, is pictured with school board member Cindy Haynes.

The board recognized two winners of the annual “I Voted” sticker contest. The students’ artwork will be featured during the 2026 election season.

The winners are Lake Norman High student Rhys Powell and West Iredell Middle School student Marin Romero.

“Their work highlights the strength of the district’s arts education programs and the commitment of our students to active citizenship,” said Cortney Frasier, the K-12 fine arts coordinator for the district.

The contest was sponsored by the Iredell County Board of Elections and was open to students in grades K-12. The contest invited original, nonpartisan artwork that included the phrase “I Voted.”

Regional FBLA Winner

Crossroads Arts and Science Early College high school winner Jocilyn Chester is pictured with Superintendent Jeff James and board member Brian Sloan.

Crossroads Arts & Science Early College hosted the NCFBLA Northwest Region’s leadership conference and competitive events on December 5. The students who placed in the top four in various competitions will advance to the state leadership conference in Greensboro in March. Crossroads Arts and Science Early College high school winner Jocilyn Chester won first place in the Spirit event for pin design.

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