Cactus Village Community

MOON VALLEY STUDENT WINS STATE PHOTO CONTEST

Jul 21, 2003

(Press Release from Nancy Wawro, G.U.H.S.D.)

Moon Valley High School Junior, Kristie Kennedy, recently won the statewide Jack Peterson student photography contest, sponsored by the Arizona School Board Association. The theme was ?“Promoting Pride in Arizona Public School?’s.?” Kennedy winning photo depicts a student reading a U.S. History book near a patriotic backdrop.

Kennedy stated that she enjoyed photography because ?“...You can express everyday things in your own unique was.?” Her 8?” x 10?” entry won first place among black and white photos and was displayed at the annual ASBA conference in Scottsdale, in December. It will be reprinted for permanent display in the ASBA offices in Phoenix.

Kennedy is a junior and a second-year photography student. Her instructor is Loretta Barber, a 34-year veteran teacher. Obviously each has done a fine job!. . . ☻