WOW the Parade poster contest winners

Poster contest judging has been completed. Schools in Super Neighborhood 22 were invited to participate in the poster contest. Elementary school students were requested to base entries on President George Washington. High school students were asked to reference an era in Washington Avenue's history. Contest judges inculded an arts educator from Houston Community College, a gallery artist/printmaker, and an architect. Two parade committee members also acted as judges. The first place winning artwork from each group has now been reproduced and printed as an official 2007 WOW the Parade poster. Watch for these two colorful and unique posters in locations throughout Super Neighborhood 22.

The first place winners from Memorial Elementary and MECA are:
Emily Dominguez - age 8
Eduardo Ponce - age 16

Also from Memorial Elementary are:
Second place - Robert Salias - age 9
Honorable Mention - Rafael Lopez - age 9

We are hoping to arrange an exhibition of all non-winning submissions in three different area businesses during the week of the parade, and are investigating the possibility of permanent exhibition of the contest winners' work at HISD's offices.