Jessie Monz has always had an interest in photography and decide to compete. Samantha Seidle started with the yearbook committee and decided to take her photography to the next level when her sister went to last year’s competition. Vance Hill was convinced to go in grade 9 and has been involved ever since in the industrial arts. Developing the technical skills is just one side of the competition. Competitors had to also manage their time while editing their work, said Monz and Seidle. Competitors also have to deal with deadlines, problem solving, and critical thinking. Hofmann had the pattern for a skirt before the competition but was marked on quality of construction and any creative embellishments that she added. She also got to keep her piece.