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CLASS A

1st

Benton Community HS, Van Horne, Mataya Hammes “Reassess a bronze look”

2nd

Mount Vernon HS, Mount Vernon, Nolan Teubel “Homecoming week”

3rd

West Delaware HS, Manchester, Hannah Gaffney & Sam Carey “In the Act”

Honorable Mention

Mount Vernon HS, Mount Vernon, Maggie Rechkemmer “The Show Must Go On”

CLASS B

1st

Davenport North HS, Davenport, Deja Dominique “Big Dance”

Honorable Mention

Marion HS, Marion, Chloe Mallon “Music Seniors Have Last Winter Concert”

CLASS C

1st

Iowa City West HS, Iowa City, Emma Guthart “Deliver the message”

2nd

Johnston HS, Johnston, Helen Moritz “Bottles”

3rd

Iowa City West HS, Iowa City, Lydia Leyden “Tech savvy”

Honorable Mention

Johnston HS, Johnston, Carissa Dobson “BBQ”