![[Best Feature] Junior Joe Dakin layers a v-neck under a skinny tie and vest for more of an everyday '80s look paired with skinny jeans and checkered Vans. (Shauna Greenlee, Maize High School, 6A, Maize, KS)](https://www.kspaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/09_nov_feature_shaunagreenlee_maize-438x900.jpg "09_nov_feature_shaunagreenlee_maize")
![[Best Feature - Second] Maili Kee (10) from South High School performs "Millwork" in the dual-school musical, "Working," while Maggie Spicer (12) ballet dances in the presence of millworkers Courtney Tejral (12) and Haley Hrabe (12). The musical featured all-aged students from both of Salina's public high schools and a first-grade student from Stewart Elementary School. "Working" focused on inspiring students to pursue their true aspirations, and needed a very diverse cast to accommodate the substantial cast size. "This scene represented how many peoples' individuality is smothered by the monotone of particular jobs. Shortly after Maggie's dance performance, she resumes a position behind one of the desks to join the other millworkers," explained Kee. (Sarah Vanier, Salina Central High School, 5A, Salina, KS)](https://www.kspaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/09_nov_2ndfeature_sarahvanier_salina-900x640.jpg "09_nov_2ndfeature_sarahvanier_salina")
![[Best News] Armed with a stehoscope, senior Erin Armstrong helps enthusiastic first grade students listen to each other's heartbeats. Armstrong is a member of the Health Careers 2 class at Shawnee Mission North aiming to get kids excited about the program by creating activities like these for them to participate in. (Courntey Worthington, Shawnee Mission North High School, 6A, Overland Park, KS)](https://www.kspaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/09_nov_news_courtneyworthington_smn-900x588.jpg "09_nov_news_courtneyworthington_smn")
![[Best Overall] Deliece relaxes with her son Braden after playing with blocks. Braden is at home until Dec. 27, until they fly back to Philadelphia to assess the MIBG's impact on the neuroblastoma. (Meagan Kabel, Blue Valley High School, 6A, Stilwell, KS)](https://www.kspaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/09_nov_overall_meagankabel_bluevalley-600x900.jpg "09_nov_overall_meagankabel_bluevalley")
![[Best Sports] (Izzy Wagers, Washburn Rural High School, 6A, Topeka, KS)](https://www.kspaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/09_nov_sports_izzywagers_washburn-720x900.jpg "09_nov_sports_izzywagers_washburn")
Meagan Kabel of Blue Valley High School earned Best in Show distinction in KSPA’s Photo of the Month contest for November.
Meagan’s photo of a child and her mother was lauded by judges from the University of Kansas School of Journalism: “You capture a great moment. This is really, REALLY nice. Great work. Keep it up.”
Four other photojournalists were recognized for their outstanding work:
- Izzy Wagers, Washburn Rural HS, Best Sports Photo;
- Shauna Greenlee, Maize HS, Best Feature Photo;
- Sarah Vanier, Salina Central HS, Best Feature Photo (2nd);
- Courtney Worthington, Shawnee Mission North HS, Best News Photo.
KSPA’s next Photo of the Month contest deadline is Jan. 29 for photos taken between Dec. 1 and Jan. 28. Again, photos will be judged in news, features and sports, and students from newspaper, newsmagazine, yearbook and Web journalism staffs may submit photos. Two students from each school are allowed to compete. The entry fee is $5 if your school has not already paid. The entry form is under “Links” to the right of this story.
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Kelli Turner says
January 12, 2010 at 1:02 pmThis picture was sooo great good job
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