Week 8 of the ROE’s “WOW” Student Photography Contest is in the books! The contest is seeing an increasing amount of photos submitted in the final weeks. New schools have joined the contest and the judging is getting more challenging because there are so many great photos to choose from.

There is just one week left in the contest to submit photos! Contact Mike Ademe at the Kane County Regional Office of Education if you are a high school student who would like to submit photos for Week 9.

Remember to mark your calendars for Thursday, Dec. 15, at Water Street Studios for the 2016 Student Photography Exhibition. The event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with awards, appetizers, live music and great student photography! Please contact the ROE if you have any questions about the event.

The Top 10 Photos for Week 8

1. “Mind Blowing” – Nikki Pulford

• Geneva Community High School
• Senior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Danica Fahmy

2. “The Daily Grind” – Kyle Petit

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

3. “Blue Fog” – Claire Schoepke

• Harvest Christian Academy
• Junior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Meredith Kennedy

4. “Untitled” – Sam Christensen

• Dundee-Crown High School
• Junior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Kate Norkus

5. “Flashing Lights” – Roxa Milambu

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

6. “Head Scarf” – Allison Montana

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

7. “Untitled” – Gabrielle Brainard

• Geneva Community High School
• Junior
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Danica Fahmy

8. “Wild” – Claire Rich

• St. Charles North High School
• Senior
• Instructor: Karissa Schulten
• Digital Photography

9. “Forever a Mystery” – Angela Kilbride

• Batavia High School
• Senior
• 35mm Print Film
• Instructor: Andrea Schindlebeck

10. “Still Life” – Jake Norris

• Hampshire High School
• Junior
• Black & White Film
• Instructor: Ashley Joustra

View the 2016 Series!

• ROE Photo Contest Week 1 Belongs to Dundee-Crown High School’s Spittin’ Image
• ROE’s WOW Student Photo Contest Week 2: St. Charles North is Star-Studded Winner
• ROE’s WOW Student Photo Contest Week 3: Kaneland Makes Escher Proud
• ROE’s WOW Student Photo Contest Week 4: Geneva Has a View From the Top
• ROE’s WOW Student Photo Contest Week 5: Geneva’s Triad is One With the Universe
• ROE’S WOW Student Photo Contest Week 6: West Aurora Climbs ‘Spiral Stairs’ to the Top
• ROE’s WOW Student Photo Contest Week 7: St. Edward Captures Image of True Loyalty

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.