Local Durango and Big Picture High School Students Earn State Recognition for Organizing Innovative Career Event

Team Impact, a group of students from Durango High School and Big Picture High School, recently won a state award. They organized the opening of the Impact Career Innovation Center on January 24, which featured activities like Indigenous site blessings, ribbon-cutting, and student culinary presentations.

Karla Sluis, the district spokesperson, praised the students for their professionalism and enthusiasm. She noted that the students were involved in all stages of the event, from planning to evaluation, showcasing their practical skills.

The event drew attention from COSPRA, which awarded Team Impact the Medallion Award for excellent school public relations. The award recognizes strategic communication practices. The success at the Impact Career Innovation Center is seen as a model for other schools to demonstrate student learning and engagement.

The district’s Communications Department, led by Karla Sluis and Paul Maddex, also received COSPRA Digital Media Excellence Awards for their work on the 'Impact Branding Package' and the '2024 Website Redesign.'

This article has been enhanced with AI assistance. Agree to access AI-generated content by clicking here, or opt for content with less AI influence here.