Texarkana Students Bring Home 12 Honors in National Photo Contest [PHOTOS]

There’s a lot of talent behind the lens at Texas High School.

Student photographers brought home 12 honors in the 2026 Jostens North America Photo Contest, standing out among thousands of entries from across the U.S. and Canada.

Texas High Students Captured Moments That Matter in Photos

These students did a fantastic job at telling a story through a single frame. Their work will be featured in the 2027 Jostens Look Book, showcasing the best in student photography across North America.

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Clint Smith, the photography adviser at Texas High, said in a press release,

Our visual journalists capture moments of student life and create a historical record of Texas High School. These awards are proof that the stories our students capture at THS resonate far beyond our hometown.

Recognizing the Winners

Here’s a look at the students who earned national recognition:

First Place

Leah Crow — “Peak Performance” (Performance)
Mariel Estrada-Galvan — “The Weight of Will” (Athletes in Action)

Second Place

Annabelle Davis — “It’s-a Me!” (Performance)

READ MORE: Texas High Students Earn State, National Awards

Third Place

Lillie Orgeron — “Haunted” (Performance)
Annabelle Davis — “Splintered Sorrow” (Photo Illustration)
Annie Smith — “T-Ball Scores!” (Athletes in Action)

Fourth Place

Annie Smith — “Sand Spray” (Athletes in Action)

Fifth Place

Annabelle Davis — “Dance, Dance, Dance” (Performance)

Honorable Mentions

Yaneira Mendoza — “We Did It Bro!”
Yaneira Mendoza — “Return of the Mayan”
Nadia Lopez — “You’re in the Homecoming Court!”
Lillie Orgeron — “Out of the Bunker”

Principal Ben Renner said,

Our students continue to raise the bar. They have a remarkable ability to capture powerful, authentic moments.

Congratulations on the big wins for these students. Check out the gallery of these great photos below.