Newberry public schools had a total of five winners for the annual state Career Development poster and poetry contest.

Reuben’s Joshua Hedgepath is included with Newberry’s five, in addition to art teachers Ann Abbott and Becky Epperson as well as students Luke Dowd and D.J. Huichapa who were featured last Monday.

The poster and poetry competition has six age divisions and celebrates possibilities within a job.

After placing at the state level, the Newberry five are among 46 South Carolina winners advancing to the national finals.

Joshua Dylan Hedgepath, age 7

— Reuben Elementary School

— Statewide second place winner for standard designed poster primary division for grades K-2

What did you draw

for the contest?

“I drew a picture of a bridge. In the clouds I put career choices.”



What career do you

want when you are

an adult and why?

“I want to be a scientist and a rock star.

“I really like science and I think rock stars make a lot of money.”

How did it feel to win?

“I was excited and proud when (art teacher) Mrs. Abbott told me that I won.”



Do you think you’ll win at the national level?

“I don’t know, but it would be cool though.”

What do you like

to do for fun?

“I like to play baseball with my brother and my team Griffin Pools in Pomaria. I also like to play my Wii.”

Teacher quote:

“Joshua is very interested in art,” says art instructor Ann Abbott. “He loves doing art, is a good student and follows directions very well. He’s a joy to teach.”