A Kelowna student is making a name for himself as a talented young artist.
Carter Hakanson is the artist behind a Remembrance Day drawing that not only placed him first among Kelowna youth but also first in the Central and North Okanagan.
His drawing, which features a soldier among a field of poppies, has now made it to the provincial level of competition, among Royal Canadian Legions. Hakanson, in Grade 2, originally entered his art as a part of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #26含羞草研究社檚 Remembrance Day poster contest.
He was visited as his Kelowna school on Friday, March 5, where Branch 26 Vice President and Poppy Chairman, John Cashin presented him with his award certificates, and two $100 cheques.
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Now that Hakanson含羞草研究社檚 drawing has placed first in the zone competition, it is going up against the best in B.C. If it wins provincially, he will have a chance to win overall in Canada and have his art displayed in Ottawa.
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He is eagerly awaiting his 12th birthday when he can enroll in cadets.
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