Friday, May 30, 2014

Photographic Society of America Award winners announced

1st place in People/Animals
Maria Padilla - Lost

Three South High School visual artists have been selected as award winners in a national competition sponsored by the Photographic Society of America (PSA.)  The PSA is a worldwide organization providing a wide range of services that promote photography and benefits to members.  An annual youth photography showcase that is open to all students of high school age is conducted.  The results of the 2014 PSA Annual Youth Showcase judging produced these results for South High School visual artists:

Acceptances in Photographer's Choice
Kailey Holzman - Frail


Acceptances in Photographer's Choice
Abigail Dalton - Recurring Nightmare


Maria Padilla will receive a $150 gift card and a one year membership in PSA.  Additionally, all the prints will be displayed  at the PSA conference in Albuquerque, NM in September.  

"South High School is extremely proud of these student artists and their sponsor, Ms. Michelle Ross."  "Their work is worthy of this type of recognition." said Fine Arts Department Chairman Glenn Williams.  For more information about Fine Arts at South High School, contact Glenn Williams at gwilliams@csd99.org.