2008 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 2008 contest was “See the Ability”.

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

Following are the 2008 Poster & Journalism Contest Award Recipients:

2008 Poster Awards

Overall Grand Prize



Sara Rudder
Nichols Career Center (12th Grade)
Jefferson City MO

Second Place (Middle School Division)



Molly Dougan
Hixson Middle School
Webster Groves MO

Second Place (High School Division)



Traven Sherrod
East Carter Co. R 3 (10th Grade)
Ellsinore MO 

Third Place (Middle School Division)



Tyler Aulbur
Westran High School (9th Grade)
Huntsville MO

Third Place (High School Division)



Maggie Kane
Kirkwood High School (10th Grade)
Kirkwood MO

2008 Journalism Awards

Overall Grand Prize

Middle School Division

Ogonna Anunoby
Simonsen 9th Grade Center
Jefferson City MO

Second Place
Katrina Hutton
Macon Middle School (8th Grade)
Macon MO

Second Place
Ashley Grissom
Caruthersville High School (10th Grade)
Caruthersville MO

Third Place
Abbie Darnell
Rolla Middle School (7th Grade)
Rolla MO

Third Place
Erin Frandsen
Camdenton High (12th Grade)
Camdenton MO