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2012 Fifth Annual Driving the Message Contest

Congratulations to all our entries and winners!

POSTER Winners

First Place:

Clinton Mills
La Vernia High School

Second Place:

Kaitlin Veltri
MacArthur High School

Third Place:

Teen Choice:

Austin Birdy
MacArthur High School

PSA Video Winners:

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First Place:


“I am a Teen Driver” Shane Leal-Willett from Communications Arts High School

Second Place:


“Make your Pledge” by Jacob Sanchez, MacArthur High School.

Third Place:


“Click It”, by Nicolas Wachter, Alexandra Casas, and Bria Jamae Ford, Communications Arts High School.

Honorable Mentions

Posters:

Conner Plasters
MacArthur High School

Julia Prewitt
Joaquin High School

Ivan Lazarin
Jefferson High School

Stephanie Gunther
La Vernia High School

Alyssa Bonilla
MacArthur High School

Abel Espitia
MacArthur High School

Braeden Sandoval
MacArthur High School

Krystal Davis
La Vernia High School

 

PSA Videos:


“Don’t Count Sheep in your Seat” by Elyse Mireya Fores and Gabrielle Polanco from Communications Arts High School.

“Don’t Let Technology Make You Extinct” by Amanda Riojas and Braden Scott from Communication Arts High School.

“No Rewinds” by Shawna Oehlke, Daniel Stevenson and Brandon Smith from La Vernia High School.
 
“Drive Safe Kit” by Colby Huth and Hannah Anderson from La Vernia High School.

 

Check out winners:

  • 2016 – Results
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