The © 2024 digital team crafted its first photography contest last month. The competition provided professional publicity, encouragement and training to St. Louis-area high school students interested in journalistic photography.
This year’s theme was “Window to my World,” and participants were required to tell a story with a caption, image and personal reflection. The six prize categories were: Best Portrait, Best Landscape, Best Still Life, Best Action Shot, Best Caption and Best in Show. All winners received a master class with station photojournalists and publication on .

On Thursday’s St. Louis on the Air, host Sarah Fenske talked about the results and impact of © 2024 ’s first photo competition for teens. Joining the discussion was © 2024 ’s visual communications specialist David Kovaluk, who helped craft the contest.
Also joining the conversation was McCluer North student Mya Davis — who won the Best In Show and Best Portrait awards — and Sara Haag, art and photography teacher at Roosevelt High School.
All of the winning photos are on public display at © 2024 , UMSL at Grand Center, 3651 Olive St., during normal business hours through Dec. 31.
Listen to the full discussion:
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