May 27, 20232 min read

And, the Winner is...

Every year, Reach and Teach hosts a graphic design contest open to any student in grades 9-12. The overall goal? Creating a unique t-shirt design for the organization. The contest provides an opportunity for students to gain real-world experience and build their resumes. This year, over 150 designs were submitted by students all across the United States.

After careful consideration, the winner of the 2023 Reach and Teach T-Shirt Graphic Design Competition, selected by a team of industry professionals, is .....

Wendy Wang, a student at IS 259 William McKinley School in Brooklyn, NY. After high school, Wendy plans to pursue a passion for art and design and is also interested in architecture and medicine. Alex enjoys art, reading, graphic design, and playing volleyball with friends.

Every design submission required adherence to a specific set of guidelines, such as color scheme, font choices, and deadlines, just as any graphic design project does in the real world. Several designs were selected to receive feedback from the Reach and Teach Chief Creative Officer, Tony Pierce, with the request for edits and resubmission.

Wendy's winning design will be featured on the 2023 Reach and Teach official t-shirt, distributed to hundreds of donors, partners, and supporters from across the world.

Want a t-shirt? Simply donate $25 to Reach and Teach to receive this student-designed, limited edition Reach and Teach t-shirt. Make your donation HERE.

Congratulations to Wendy! If your school district, fellow educators, or students are achieving big goals, let us know by emailing your spotlight story to april@reachandteach.rocks.

Check out the 2022 Reach and Teach T-Shirt, designed by Alex Hood, a student at Tri-Point High School in Cullom, Illinois.