2006 Geography Awareness Week Poster Contest


Alexandra Marquis'(K-2nd first place winner) and Jay Purohit's (3rd-5th first place winner) posters.


Dr. Boehm speaks to the audience about the importance of geographic education.


State Representative Bob Hunter speaks the audience about the importance of art and creativity in education.


EA Director of Social Studies, Michelle Ungurait, and State Representative Bob Hunter present Alexandra Marquis (K-2nd first place winner) with her award.


Dr. Boehm presents teacher Sheila Bowen with her award.


Representative Bob Hunter and Dr. Boehm display the Governor's Proclamation signed by Governor Rick Perry, which declares November 12-18, 2006, Geography Awareness Week in Texas. Each student winner was presented with a proclamation.


TEA Director of Social Studies, Michelle Ungurait, State Representative Bob Hunter, and Dr. Boehm present Jay Purohit (3rd-5th first place winner) and his teacher, Terri Caves, with their awards in front of Jay's poster.


TEA Director of Social Studies, Michelle Ungurait, Dr. Boehm, Notre Dame High School in Kerrville's principal, Bonnie Polewski, Danielle Snow (6th-8th first place winner), State Representative Bob Hunter, and Danielle's teacher, Carrie Curtis stand in front of Danielle's poster.


TEA Director of Social Studies, Michelle Ungurait, State Representative Bob Hunter, and Dr. Boehm present Venessa Gaas (9th-12th first place winner) and her teacher, Jim Sanders, with their awards.


Texas Alliance for Geographic Education