The three finalists in the Creative Patriotic Art Contest have been announced. Litchfield High School students Natialia Deren, Carson Lemon, and Trinity Renner, along with their parents, will be honored at a banquet on Saturday, December 2, at VFW Post 3912 in Litchfield.

The order in which each contestant placed will be announced during the banquet. There will be cash prizes for first, second and third place. The three finalists were selected from a total of 73 students who participated ranging from Freshmen through Seniors in High School.

The contest is sponsored by Litchfield VFW Post 3912 and Auxiliary. The program was conducted by Litchfield Art Teacher Linda Yurkovich, who has administered the contest for many years at the high school.