Clermont Juneteenth Archives | South Lake Tablet https://sltablet.com/tag/clermont-juneteenth/ South Lake County Florida News Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:20:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Clermont Students Celebrate Juneteenth With Art And Essays https://sltablet.com/2025/06/30/clermont-students-celebrate-juneteenth-with-art-and-essays/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:24:15 +0000 https://sltablet.com/?p=114949 Clermont resident Paula Hoisington proudly announced the names of four talented students who particiipated in the Juneteenth Essay and Art event, themed “What Juneteenth Means to Me”.  The Fantastic Four were recognized for their thoughtful reflections and creative expressions on the significance of that historic day at the City Council meeting held on June 24. […]

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]]> Clermont resident Paula Hoisington proudly announced the names of four talented students who particiipated in the Juneteenth Essay and Art event, themed “What Juneteenth Means to Me”.  The Fantastic Four were recognized for their thoughtful reflections and creative expressions on the significance of that historic day at the City Council meeting held on June 24.

Two of the students provided inspiring artwork which will be displayed at Clermont City Hall for two weeks. The other two students expressed their works in essays, read during the council meeting. All four pieces celebrate Juneteenth through the eyes of youth.

Mayor Tim Murry and City Council members William “Bill” Peterson, Tod Howard, Chandra Myers, and Alison Strange commended the students for their deep understanding of Juneteenth and their meaningful contributions to the community’s celebration of freedom and history.

CONGRATULATIONS TO

ESSAY: 
GRADES 9-12: Jordan Tyler 
GRADES 6-8:   Brandon Davis, Jr. 

ARTWORK:
GRADES K-5:   Riley Blackshear
GRADES 9-12:  Kayden Wooding 

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