Driving the Message 2008

They Spoke Up – Now, it is their time to cash in!

Congratulations to the following high schools for their winning entries in the “Driving the Message” contest sponsored by State Farm Insurance. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive $1000, $500, and $250 cash awards. Entries in the video/PSA, poster, and overall program categories were judged on originality, creativity and by how well they followed the messages that are central to the TDS program.

Thanks to all who sent in entries. Additional entries are posted on the school showcase pages.

Video/PSA Category

1st Place – MacArthur High School By: Thomas Ibarra, Tyler Henry, and Joseph Troy Sponsor: Matthew Saucier

2nd Place – Communications Arts High School By: Kenneth Solis and Kim Clemons Sponsor: Heidi Whitus

3rd Place – Creekview High School By: Izela Alcala, Ashley Fraser, Jonathan Gallo, Adam Johnson, Carlie Goodwin, Alex Hardin, Carlos Jasso Jr., Lonzie Range IV, Nicole Schero, Ryan Seamster, Jared Swenson, Antiwon Tucker, and Shamila Zindani Sponsor: Suzanne Reese

Poster Category

1st Place – Communications Arts High School “6000” By: Paul Head Sponsor: Heidi Whitus

2nd Place – Communications Arts High School “Jet Crash” By: Jaselle Valdez Sponsor: Heidi Whitus

3rd Place – Ore City High School “Think Texting” By: Matthew Jordan Sponsor: Rita Clawson

Overall Program Category

1st Place – La Joya High School By: Domingo A. Zapata, Ernest Herrera, Kevin Canales, Maritza Cardenas, Kathleen Garcia, Ruby Esquivel, Claudia Vela, Gizel Marroquin, Abraham Acevedo, Juan Carlos De Hoyos, Onorio Villareal, Jr., Jesus Avendano, and Leeroy Cienegas Sponsors: Gracie Gonzalez and Sylvia G. Zapata

2nd Place – Creekview High School By: Izela Alcala, Ashley Fraser, Jonathan Gallo, Adam Johnson, Carlie Goodwin, Alex Hardin, Carlos Jasso Jr., Lonzie Range IV, Nicole Schero, Ryan Seamster, Jared Swenson, Antiwon Tucker, and Shamila Zindani Sponsor: Suzanne Reese

3rd Place – Garland High School By: Carole Jane Hansleigh, Amanda Jagielski, and Kelsey Hicks Sponsor: Melanie Hensleigh Parsons