Week 7 of the Photo Contest is in the books!

This week we saw 13 local high schools submit 110 photos that showcase a wide range of creativity and various photography techniques. Submissions came from Aurora Central Catholic High School, Aurora Christian, Bartlett High School, Batavia High School, Central High School, Dundee-Crown High School, East Aurora High School, Geneva High School, Kaneland High School, Hampshire High School, St. Edward Central Catholic High School, St. Charles North High School, and West Aurora High School.

Thanks to all of the teachers that help make this contest possible.

The ROE is excited to unveil the full details on the Photography Exhibition, set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec 14. The event will again be held at Water Street Studios in Batavia, with trophies created by Image Awards and presented by Regional Superintendent Patricia Dal Santo.

During the reception, there will be music provided by Batavia High School’s Orchestra, delicious appetizers provided by Batavia High School’s Culinary Arts Class, and lovely matted photography from our students on display.

There are still three weeks left to submit! Please contact Mike Ademe at the Kane County Regional Office of Education if you would like to submit photos or have questions about the Photography Reception. Here are the Top 10 Photos from Week 7!

Top 10 Photos From Week 7

1. “Traveling Backwards” – Taylor Abbott

• Burlington-Central High School Junior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Peggy Gannon

2. “Downpour” – Natalie Prickett

• Geneva High School Junior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Megan Kelly

3. “Model Doorway” – Judith Hoffman

• Aurora Central Catholic High School Junior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Samantha Wascher

4. “Ever-Present” – Matthew Saquiped

• Burlington-Central High School Junior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Peggy Gannon

5. “Tropical” – Leslie Gonzalez

• West Aurora High School Sophomore
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Kristi Rhodes

6. “Decaf” – Zoey Kollhoff

• Burlington-Central High School Sophomore
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Peggy Gannon

7. “Colored Lines” – Haley Decker

• Aurora Central Catholic High School Senior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Samantha Wascher

8. “Misty” – Abby Armstrong

• St. Edward Central Catholic High School Senior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Madeline Richmond

9. “Jellybeans” – Paige De La Bruere

• Kaneland High School Freshman
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Emily VanDelinder Birchfield

10. “Old Timer” – Luis Galvez

• East Aurora High School Senior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Kayla Honn

View the 2017 Series!

• ROE’s Photo Contest Week 1: Hampshire Junior Channels Picasso Cubism
• ROE’s Photo Contest Week 2: ACC Has Us Looking To The Sky
• ROE’S Photo Contest Week 3: At St. Edward’s, Imagination Takes The Helm
• ROE’s Photo Contest Week 4: Geneva Wayfarer Reaches Destination
• ROE’s Photo Contest Week 5: ACC’s Phantom Sits Atop 10 Amazing Halloween Images
• ROE’s Photo Contest Week 6: Stunning Batavia Image Puts Us in a Purple Haze

About the Kane County Regional Office of Education

Led by Regional Superintendent of Schools Patricia Dal Santo, the Kane County ROE is located in Geneva and serves nine school districts. From teacher licensure assistance to professional development, the ROE’s mission is to advocate for education, provide leadership and perform regulatory functions. Learn more about the ROE’s offerings on Facebook, Twitter and by signing up for the semimonthly newsletter.