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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