The 2020-2021 South Carolina Junior Duck Stamp (JDS) art competition results are in. The talent and hard work produced by these K-12 students and their teachers is overwhelming. A big thank you to everyone across the state who participated in this year’s contest. And thank you to SC Ducks Unlimited, the SC JDS sponsor – we could not continue this successful and important program without your support.

Congratulations to Angel Magana Alfaro, age 15, from the Charleston County School of the Arts in North Charleston, SC for being chosen as the 2020-21 SC Junior Duck Stamp “Best of Show”. Angel’s winning entry competed in the Federal judging with all other state’s “best of shows” where the 2020 National Junior Duck Stamp was selected.

“A Serene Swim” 2020-2021 Best of Show by Angel Magana Alfaro
Age 15, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Teacher, Barbara Richardson

 

 

BEST OF SHOW
Angel Magana Alfaro – age 15, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC

 

BEST OF SHOW RUNNERS UP
2^nd runner up: Sophia  Jones – age 12, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
3^rd runner up: Tabby Perry – age 15, Oak Street Academy, Conway, SC
4^th runner up: Neo James – age 15, Charleston County School of the Arts, Charleston, SC
5^th runner up: Margaret Truluck – age 12, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC

GROUP I (Grades K-3)
1st
Madalyn A lot – age 9, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Samuel Brown – age 8, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Emma Fenderbosch – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC

2nd
Carson Burnette – age 6, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Gibson Priest – age 5, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Jack Robbins – age 7, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC

3rd
Sterling Doering – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Alaina Naus – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Khalan Ruschak – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC

Honorable Mention
Alexa Bean – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Addyson Bergeron – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Eoghan Canales, 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Kody Chewning, 8 – age St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Jaxon Deafenbaugh – age 6, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Caitlyn Jenkins – age 9, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Joseph Lockney – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Weston McGaha – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Abel Najarian – age 6, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Lyla Pusser – age 8, Cynthia Huston Fine Art Home School, Mt. Pleasant, SC
David Rapp – age 7, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Adrianna Sauter – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Benedict Thomas – age 6, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Auston Walton – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Daly Welch – age 8, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Nora Williams – age 9, Carolina Forest Elementary School, Myrtle Beach, SC

GROUP II (Grades 4-6)
1st
Rebecca (Addison) Carpenter – age 11, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Margaret Truluck – age 12, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Alyssa Whitaker – age 11, Cynthia Huston Fine Art Home School, Mt. Pleasant, SC

2nd
Mary Ella Grier – age 12, Cario Middle School, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Paisley Knox – age 11, Oak Street Academy, Conway, SC
Eleanor Patrick – age 12, Cario Middle School, Mt. Pleasant, SC

3rd
Peyton Mudgett – age 10, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Olivia Newman – age 10, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Monica Thomas – age 11, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC

Honorable Mention
Silas Brown – age 10, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Carter Brundage – age 10, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Harper Burke – age 10, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Sophia Fenderbosch – age 10, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Caroline Folz – age 11, Cario Middle School, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Tyler Franklin – age 11, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Brian Inabinet – age 11, Sandy Run K-8 School, Swansea, SC
Braelen Lewis – age 11, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Arianna Lynch – age 9, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Alyssa Morais – age 9, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Kristina Mosneaguta – age 11, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Cameron Nederostek – age 12, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Cayden Pusser – age 12, Cynthia Huston Fine Art Home School, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Ava Reyes – age 11, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC
Ellen Kate Schwerd – age 11, Carolina Forest Elementary School, Myrtle Beach, SC
Noah Walton – age 11, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC

GROUP III (Grades 7-9)
1st
Sophia Jones – age 12, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Angel Magana Alfaro – age 15, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Tabby Perry – age 15, Oak Street Academy, Conway, SC

2nd
Margaret Brown – age 13, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Neo James – age 15, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Loralei Legette – age 15, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC

3rd
Abigail Short – age 14, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Kayla Herrman – age 14, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Grace Zuo – age 14, Cario Middle School, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Honorable Mention
Margeaux Burkhardt – age 14, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Evelyn Buschgen – age 14, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Megan Champion – age 14, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Graceyn Corley – age 15, Saluda High School, Saluda, SC
Tulah Cramer – age 13, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
James Herring – age 14, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Grace Kristowski – age 13, Cynthia Huston Fine Art Home School, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Arianna Mann – age 13, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Katelyn Marshall  – age 14, Saluda High School, Saluda, SC
Addyson McClure – age 13, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Suttoni Meyer – age 14, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Kate Nutting – age 13, Cynthia Huston Fine Art Home School, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Abigail Poole – age 14, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Teaghan Rhodes-Enzor – age 15, Pathways for Scholars, Conway, SC
Reyna Roblero – age 13, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Noel Simmons – age 14, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC

GROUP IV (Grades 10-12)
1st
Karra Canady – age 16, Saluda High School, Saluda, SC
Emma Elliot – age 15, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Alma Lutas – age 16, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC

2nd
Patrick Brophy – age 16, Saluda High School, Saluda, SC
Michelle “Jude” Mejia-Vasquez – age 16, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Menatalla Shalaby – age 17, James Island Charter High School, Charleston, SC

3rd
Eloise Lyons – age 16, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Connor Smith – age 16, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Dorothea Valero – age 16, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC

Honorable Mention
Carolyn Baker – age 15, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Noah Bell – age 17, Saluda High School, Saluda, SC
Luke Bleyer – age 15, Pathways for Scholars, Conway, SC
Chase Breeland – age 17, Pathways for Scholars, Conway, SC
Madison Crouch – age 17, Saluda High School, Saluda, SC
Maya Drake – age 15, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Kristen Gouedy – age 17, James Island Charter High School, Charleston, SC
Hannah Harris – age 15, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Carolina Hoppmann – age 17, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Jeni Kim – age 18, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Grace Moore – age 18, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC
Ruhi Patel – age 17, Oak Street Academy, Conway, SC
Cassandra Phillips – age 16, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC
Isabelle Rigsbee – age 18, Cynthia Huston Fine Art Home School, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Basmala Shalaby – age 16, James Island Charter High School, Charleston, SC
Philia Walker – age 15, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC

2020 Conservation Message Winners

GROUP I (Grades K-3)

Conserve to preserve!
Madalyn Alot – age 9, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC

Preserve nature for a better future.
Jack Robbins – age 7, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet,          SC

Don’t DUCK out on me. Keep my home clean.
Carson Burnette – age 6 , Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC

GROUP II (Grades 4-6)

Conservation is important so we can preserve wildlife and the land which it lives.
Ellen Kate Schwerd – age 11, Carolina Forest Elementary School, Myrtle beach, SC

Conservation is the key to a better environment for all.
Emma  Bergeron – age 12, St. Michael Catholic School, Murrells Inlet, SC

Take steps today to protect our future tomorrow
Kristina Mosneaguta – age 11, Michael’s Masterpieces, Sumter, SC

GROUP II (Grades 7-9)
Conservation is important, because if one species of something goes extinct, then it could affect the whole ecosystem.
Brooke Kohn – age 12, Sandy Run K-8 School, Swansea, SC

With the glorious oddness of the Earth, humanity should use its full strength to thwart the potential of extinction lest everything becomes empty and bleak.
Abigail Short – age 14, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC

Our roots are with nature, let’s keep it that way.
Lauren Holladay – age 14, Charleston County School of the Arts, N. Charleston, SC

GROUP II (Grades 10-12)
Conserve “Teal” you can’t no more.
Noah Bell – age 17, Saluda High School, Saluda, SC

We need to maintain our local ecosystem if we want to keep the future of our wildlife crystal clear.
Alma Lutas – age 16, Charleston County School of the Arts, Charleston SC

Wetland conservation is essential for the preservation of the many diverse ecosystems on our planet.
Catherine Weatherford – age 17, Vine & Branches Home Educators, Conway, SC