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Two G.I. students win national art contest

By Sarah Schulz
The Grand Island Independent
Posted Oct 07, 2008 @ 10:54 PM

GRAND ISLAND —
Grand Island students Robbie Van Heufeln and Brooke McCallum now officially outrank their parents, their teachers and their principals.

The duo became admirals in the Nebraska Navy Tuesday afternoon when Gov. Dave Heineman bestowed them with the honor for having their artwork selected as part of a national competition for the 2009 Cyber Security Calendar.

"It is always great news to see our young people recognized at the national level," Heineman said. "Through this calendar, these talented students are getting the message out to their peers across the nation about the importance of being safe online."

A third Nebraska student, Hailey Paxton of Stuart, also had her artwork selected to be in the calendar.

Van Heufeln's entry shows a boy typing on a computer, with a large calendar behind him. The words "Stay up to date with Internet safety" are written across the top of the poster. Though now a Grand Island Central Catholic student, Van Heufeln was a Knickrehm Elementary School student when he created the poster.   Full Story

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