Gateway Technical College students swept the floral design competition of the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Florist Association at its March 24-25 convention, taking first, second and third places.

Diane Lyman (New Berlin) captured first place, Lisa Lasch (Lake Geneva) second place and Brenda Gahart (Kenosha) third place. They had to create a floral piece using 25 carnations and two different foliages.

Student Ashley Griffin (Waukesha) also competed, but in the professional division, where she captured third place.