2007 Poster and Journalism Contest

The Governor’s Council on Disability sponsors yearly Poster and Journalism Contests to raise disability awareness and promote inclusion of people with disabilities. The theme for the 2007 contest was "Inclusion: Today and Tomorrow".

The program is open to all Missouri middle school students, grades 7 through 9 and high school students, grades 10-12.

Following are the 2007 Poster & Journalism Contest Award Recipients:

Paul Hoefener, Brianna Larson, Katie Birkenfield, Kelli McCrann, Brett Maxson, Nathan Olson, Alex Steinman, Jenny Schaben, Peter Goldschmidt, Kerry Otto, Valerie Kimball (not pictured: Ben Gulick)

2007 Poster Awards

High School Division

Middle School Division

First Place



Paul Hoefener
Nichols Career Center (12th Grade)
Jefferson City MO

First Place



Kerry Otto
Osage R-III School (8th Grade)
Westphalia MO

Second Place



Jenny Schaben
Osage R-III School (10th Grade)
Westphalia MO

Second Place



Brett Maxson
Kirkwood High School (9th Grade)
Kirkwood MO

Third Place



Ben Gulick
Lee’s Summit High School (12th Grade)
Lee’s Summit MO

Third Place




Kelli McCrann
Kirkwood High School (9th Grade)
Kirkwood MO

2007 Journalism Awards

High School Division

Middle School Division

First Place
Brianna Larson
Washington High School (11th Grade)
Washington MO

First Place
Valerie Kimball
Rolla Middle School (7th Grade)
Rolla MO

Second Place
Peter Goldschmidt
Helias High School (12th Grade)
Jefferson City MO

Second Place
Alex Steinman
South Valley Middle School (7th Grade)
Liberty MO

Third Place
Katie Birkenfield
Kearney Sr. High (10th Grade)
Kearney MO

Third Place
Nathan Olson
Willard Middle School (7th Grade)
Willard MO