Normally the annual Salute to the Parks is an in person gala. This year the event was virtual and some of the Texas National Parks Board Members bought tickets for our studentsto check out this virtual celebration highlighting many of our National Parks!

After the event, 32 attendees were selected for a one year membership with NPCA that includes access to the magazine and online resources with more information related to parks, careers and opportunities!

Students had the opportunity to participate in live sessions, photographing iconic San Antonio architecture and landscapes. Students will then create a marketing campaign telling the story of the iconic image and its impact on the student. These images and campaigns will be submitted to the Roots Striving Campaign Director, where they will become national ads to be published in the Roots Striving Advertising Campaign for their conference. Students will also have the opportunity to present their campaign to the Marketing Campaign Director, and possibly present at the national conference next year!

View a sample of a final product created by ECHS student Ryan Falcon here.