The Metropolitan King County Council has recognized twelve student winners of the White Center-South Delridge Youth Program anti-drug poster contest.

"The most powerful and convincing arguments that young people should avoid drugs come from their peers," said King County Councilman Dow Constantine. "A great deal of effort and creativity went into these posters, but I'm most impressed with these young artists' sincere desire to serve their community."

Winners were chosen in four age groups ranging from elementary school to high school. The White Center-South Delridge Youth Program is sponsored by the White Center-South Delridge Community Safety Coalition, the Drug Free Communities Program and the Seattle Neighborhood Group.

The winners were:

First and second grade:

First place, Uriel Cruz; second grade, White Center Heights Elementary

Second place, Kevosiae Clark, second grade, White Center Heights Elementary

Third place, Wubby Faletogo, first grade, White Center Heights Elementary

Third-Fifth grade:

First place, Kasmur Cuam, fifth grade White Center Heights Elementary

Second place, Carol Lay, fifth grade, White Center Heights Elementary

Third place, Kurbin Miftar, fifth grade, White Center Heights Elementary

Middle School

First place, Shellee Boyd, seventh grade, Denny Middle School

Second place, Veronica Santillan, seventh grade, Denny Middle School

Third place, Marta Mesfin, seventh grade, Denny Middle School

High School

First place, Monica Seth, tenth grade, Evergreen High School

Second place, Casey Sweeney, tenth grade, Evergreen High School

Third place, Miguel Angel Rivera, ninth grade, Evergreen High School