Two Local Students Chosen from 10,000 Earn Recognition in Water Wise Art Competition

The following was submitted for publication on behalf of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District:

Brayden O’Brien and Megan Murillo took home top honors at the Metropolitan Water District’s bewaterwise.com annual poster art recognition ceremony. Just 36 students from over 10,000 entries throughout Southern California were chosen to be featured in the BeWaterWise calendar this year.

Brayden, who at the time of his submission was a 4th grader in Mrs. Kim Schmits’ class at Luiseño School, emphasized the importance of conservation by comparing water to gold. Megan, who was at 5th grader in Mrs. Glenda Rhea’s class at Elsinore Elementary, took a more humorous approach, showing piglets “hogging” all the water. The students were recognized at a celebration at the Metropolitan Water District Headquarters in Los Angeles on December 11.

“Brayden and Megan captured the spirit of the contest with their messages and artwork. We are pleased to have their posters sharing the importance of conservation in our calendar this year,” said Adrian Hightower, Education Programs Manager at Metropolitan Water District.

Brayden’s artwork was the top winner at EVMWD’s local competition this past April. His teacher, Mrs. Schmits, accompanied Brayden to the awards ceremony.

“I am so proud of Brayden. I am honored to be part of this special day celebrating the art he put so much time and thought into creating.” said Schmits.

Calendars featuring both students’ artwork are now available at the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Headquarters. For more information about EVMWD’s poster art contest and education programs, please visit www.evmwd.com/education.