The Leesville Event Center played host to the Trash Bash 2025 Awards Night on April 7, a celebration of creativity and community spirit. Sponsored by the Leesville Mayor's Women's Commission and the Leesville Junior League, the event recognized the exceptional talents of local students during Keep Louisiana Beautiful's Love the Boot Week.
Winners of the poster contest for grades K-3 and the essay contest for grades 4-6 were honored for their inspiring work. Phillip Hunt, Mayor Pro Tempore, presented the awards, and the evening featured a special appearance by Paul Smith from the Louisiana Lieutenant General's office.
The event showcased the creativity of our youngest residents while highlighting the importance of environmental awareness. Congratulations to all participants and organizers for a memorable evening!
Poster Contest Winners:Ainsley York
Blakeleigh Thomas
Jedrick Prieto
Olivia Chatha, Hunter Landon & Aria Shaw
Ryanne Owens, Samantha Roca, Bithiah Dudley & Kinley Young
Isabella Gleason
Isaiah Taylor
Wesley Nash
Emery Pierce
Lacy Joiner
Erik Robichaux, Chad Griffey, Melody Jumper, Aubryn Benoit & Kaiya Ware
Gus Graham
Parker Whittenhagen | Essay Contest Winners:Laura Nida
Kalea Bowman
Jayceon Butler-Haynes
Sean Michial McCabe
Leila Suarez
Annabel Omundson
Amilia Chavez |