New officers who will serve the Butler County Symphony Association for the 2007-08 season were elected at the annual association meeting May 1.

William Lehnerd was elected president of the organization. Other officers include Gary Kleemann, vice president; Joanne Glasgow, secretary; and Jim Weed, treasurer.

The orchestra’s 59th season will open on Oct. 13 at Butler Intermediate High School. Information is available by contacting the symphony office, 259 S. Main St., Butler, PA 16001 or 724-283-1402. Information is also available at www.butlersymphony.org.

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The Associated Artists of Butler County has announced the winners of the annual Butler County High School Exhibit, now on display in the Rittlemann Gallery.

Works were judged by Butler Mayor Maggie Stock based on color, composition, creativity, presentation, workmanship and complexity/skill.

The award for best of show went to Dave Rocco of Seneca Valley High School for a piece titled “And I was Looking for You.”

Other winners include:

Painting

First — Lucas Martin, Mars High School

Second — Dave Rocco, Seneca Valley High School

Third — Kelly Eisel, Seneca Valley High School

Honorable mention — Masin Ryan, Seneca Valley High School

Drawing

First — Brannon Wellington, Seneca Valley High School

Second — Bonnie Weibel, Karns City High School

Third — Brian Goncus, Butler High School

Honorable mention — Alyssa Clifford, Seneca Valley High School

Photography

First — Amanda Gladd, Moniteau High School

Second — Keeley Teslik, Butler High School

Third — Bethany Black, Butler High School

Honorable mention — Alexandra Miller, Butler High School

Mixed Media

First — Alyssa Clifford, Seneca Valley High School

Second — James Eastley, Mars High School

Third — Melinda Rudish, Seneca Valley High School

Honorable mention — Carey Bailey, Seneca Valley High School

Printmaking/Graphics

First — Lauren Dantella, Seneca Valley High School

Second — Blake Sieminski, Seneca Valley High School

Third — Arianna Sosa, Seneca Valley High School

Honorable mention — Rachel Leahy, Seneca Valley High School

Crafts (Jewelry, Fibers)

First — Chelsea Hartle, Seneca Valley High School

Second — Kelsey Sowers, Mars High School

Third — Kristy Ice, Moniteau High School

Honorable mention — Haliea Robick, Mars High School

Ceramics

First — Andrea Georgie, Butler High School

Second — Deanna Catherine Soergel, Butler High School

Third — Andrew Courson Butler High School

Honorable mention — Amanda Gadie, Knoch High School

Sculpture

First — Sean Nelson, Seneca Valley High School

Second — Marlena Murtagh, Mars High School

Third — Lucas Martin, Mars High School

Honorable mention — Addison Funk, Seneca Valley High School

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Winners at the Butler Duplicate Bridge Club game held May 3 were Mary Anne McNeirney and Jackie Skirboll. Coming in second place were Bob Freemon and George Cross.