MHS was nominated for the prestigious award by Printing Industries of America. The graphics

program competed with other nominees from junior highs, high schools and technical schools across

the country. Programs were evaluated in areas such

as innovation, ties with industry, training and

leadership of the instructor, student placement,

student work, and curriculum content and relevance.

The MHS program, which Booth has been leading for the last 15 years, was among the first in

the country to achieve PrintEd industry

accreditation. MHS graphics students have excelled in

competition within the state and across the country

and program graduates have entered many areas of

the graphics industry.

"At a time when our industry faces a shortage

of qualified technical workers, we are delighted to

see a high school working so diligently to

introduce students to the wonderful opportunities within

the graphic arts field," said one of the

competition judges. "Ms. Booth not only developed a

solid program accommodated with the necessary

equipment for hands-on learning, but initiates

programs that impact students outside the classroom also."

National award for McIntosh

High's graphics arts department.

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