St. Francis Xavier students know how to shake, rattle and draw

Chloe Apurado and Vincent Klueppel were named winners in the statewide earthquake poster contest. The students received their awards from Steve Besemer, earthquake program manager, second from the right. Also attending the ceremony was Joel Evans, a member of the state Seismic Safety Commission. (Photo by Jill Bock, Staff)

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SIKESTON -- Youngsters at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School were eager to participate in this year's Missouri's "Great Central U.S. ShakeOut" poster contest. After all, last year, two of their classmates were selected as statewide winners.

This year all the third, fourth and fifth graders created posters to encourage the earthquake safety lessons -- drop, cover and hold on tight. Their teachers picked a top poster from each grade to submit to state officials.

"They were so excited to submit posters this year," said Debra Pollock, the school's principal.

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