Fayette’s elementary students showcased their recitation skills during the 2006 Fayette County Elementary Recitation Festival.

Participants were vying for the opportunity to represent the county at the district festival taking place in Griffin Feb. 7-8. Participating students qualified for the county competition by placing first in their individual school recitation festivals. The first-place winners from grades kindergarten through fifth advanced to the district level.

This year’s district competitors are Paige Groome, kindergarten, Kedron Elementary; Brendan Baum, first grade, Sara Harp Minter Elementary; Maddie Beatty, second grade, Peeples Elementary; Kali Turner, third grade, Peeples Elementary; Annika Strauss, fourth grade, Peeples Elementary and Shane Mudrinich, fifth grade, Peeples Elementary.