DOWNSVILLE - The James S. Moore Auxiliary Unit 167 sponsored its 2026 Poppy Poster Contest at Downsville Central School, drawing about 70 entries from students across multiple grades, officials said.
Judges selected winners in four classes:
Class I: 1st, Maverick Howard (Grade 3); 2nd, Parker Odell (Grade 3); 3rd, Knox Champlin (Grade 3)
Class II: 1st, Mia Odell (Grade 5); 2nd, Emma Ewrin (Grade 4); 3rd, Lydia Fletcher (Grade 5)
Class III: 1st, Hannah Edwards (Grade 6); 2nd, Chris Franco (Grade 7); 3rd, Giuliana Townsend (Grade 7)
Class IV: 1st, Tyler Bennett (Grade 9); 2nd, Kenneth Young (Grade 9); 3rd, Paige Elmore (Grade 9)
Maverick Howard, Mia Odell, Hannah Edwards and Tyler Bennett also placed first at the Delaware County level and are now advancing to the New York state competition. The four additionally received 6th district honors, a first-time award.
All winners received poppies, certificates and monetary prizes. The posters will be displayed at American Legion Post 167 on River Road following the Memorial Day parade May 25.
