"Waller's affinity for abstract and complex photography has brought statewide recognition to the 17-year-old Hayfield Secondary School senior."
Tyrell Waller is a seventeen year old student at Hayfield Secondary school and he was recently awarded second place for a photograph he'd taken. Youths in Virginia ranging from ages 12 to 21 were asked by The Creative Vision of Virginia's Foster Care to submit photographs, writings, or other artwork that illustrated their personal experiences they've had in foster care. "It's a chance to express themselves while also making a statement about the system," said Mary Dunne Stewart, policy director of Voices for Virginia's Children, a nonprofit child advocacy organization that sponsored the competition. His second place photography titled "My reflection" was taken on an outing with Fairfax Families4Kids which is a program in the Department of Family Services. Its an opportunity for the foster kids to actively participate in the community and social activities which may lead them to possible adoptive families.
Orton, Kathy. "Contest Fosters Artistic Expression". WashingtonPost. 20 Nov 2008. 30 Nov 2008.
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