Clarksville students get creative and place in statewide art contest
Like teacher, like students. Nick Williamson, a former best of show winner of the Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp contest, has passed the passion for illustrating these aquatic birds to his students at Clarksville Academy. This year, 12 students competed in the contest, with several placing in the statewide competition. "Having students place in the contest shows where the art program is going, how we’re building and getting more people who are students competing in it," said Williamson, who earned top honors in 2000 and 2001. Grades 7-9: Savannah Elder placed second. Grades 10-...