ST. SEBASTIAN POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club recently recognized three students from Saint Sebastian Regional Catholic School in North Belle Vernon for their efforts in the Drug and Alcohol poster contest competition. Posters are judged at the club level with advancement to the district level. Pictured, from left, are Lions Program Chairman Mark Ramsier, Zoey Sepesky, fourth grade, Haley Loomis, fifth grade, and Aryn Dixon, sixth grade. Submitted

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