2003 ONPA Pictures of the Year

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

Dwyane Ford is consoled after learning about the fire at his mother's house that killed his aunt and sent his 8-year-old cousin to the hospital, June 16, 2003 in Columbus.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

A demonstrator is arrested at Kent State University after several hundred anti-war protesters ignored a police order not to march on the public roadway, May 4, 2003, in Kent.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

Ice technician Mike Sims paints the center ice circle on the ice at Nationwide Arena in preparation for the upcoming National Hockey League Blue Jackets' season. Sims said that installing new ice takes his crew about 36 hours, a process that includes laying on a new sheet of ice, painting the logos and rink markings, constructing a seal and building a finishing coat.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

T. Texas Terry, also known as Terry DaVolt, an entertainer with Brooks and Dunn's Neon Circus and Wild West Show, prepares to eat a fire flame, June 22, 2003 in Columbus.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

Christopher Allen-Spiller, 6, sounds out the letters as he completes a sentence about a puppy dog during a writing exercise, August 11, 2003 at Woodcrest Elementary School in Columbus. The exercise was part a reading and language arts class.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

Jordan Smith, 25, holds the angiogram x-ray from his brain aneurysm, Oct. 10, 2003 in Canal Winchester. Smith who has since recovered from his aneurysm plans to compete in the upcoming Columbus Marathon.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

College of Charleston's Thomas Mobley, left, watches as Kent State University's Antonio Gates gets a hand on the ball during the second half in the opening round of the NIT, March 19, 2003 in Kent. College of Charleston beat Kent State 71-66.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

College of Charleston coach Tom Herrion, reacts to a call during the first half of play against Kent State during their NIT game, March 19, 2003, in Kent.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

Dublin Coffman's Donnie Reinhart, center, celebrates with his teammates after their 31-22 win over Marion Harding, Oct. 31, 2003 in Dublin.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

Brief Overview: 91-year-old Dudley Shaw and his wife Evelyn were married in 1936. In 1992 Evelyn was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and for the last ten years has been confined to her bed. Dudley refuses to put his wife in a nursing home and spends his time taking care of her in their North Ridgeville, home. Although Evelyn can not talk and has very limited movement, Dudley has an undying love for his wife of 68 years.Dudley Shaw, 91, prepares to make breakfast for his 90-year-old wife Evelyn.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

Evelyn Shaw sits in bed while cartoons play on a television, Dec. 27, 2003 in her North Rideville home. Evelyn was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 1992 and has been confined to a bed since 1994. She has lost her ability to speak and moves very little. She communicates with her husband by smiles and an occasional wink.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

Evelyn Shaw eats her breakfast, Dec. 27, 2003 in North Ridgeville. Shaw's husband, Dudley, prepares meals for her daily and uses a blender to make her meals easier to swallow.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

Dudley Shaw places his hand over his wife Evelyn's hand, Dec. 27, 2003. Eveyln was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 1992. Dudley who refuses to put her in a nursing home spends his time taking car of Evelyn. Bernice Baughman, a nurse, has volunteered for the last 10 years to help Dudley with his wife's needs.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

Dudley Shaw leaves the room after checking on his wife Evelyn, Dec. 27, 2003 in North Ridgeville. Evelyn was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 1992, and Dudley spends his days taking care of her at their home.

First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Haraz Ghanbari / Kent State University

A black and white photograph of Evelyn and Dudley Shaw hang on their refrigerator door, Dec. 27, 2003 in North Ridgeville. Evelyn was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 1992 and has been confined to a bed since 1994. Dudley spends his days taking care of his wife.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Zachary Wack, 7 of Lordstown, holds his father's arm, Capt. Chuck Wack, 36, during the award presentation to the 423d Quartermaster Battalion at the Lordstown Fire Station May 31, 2003. He is also wearing his father's Amry Commendation Medal, which was presented to Chuck and other unit members for exemplary service.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Debbie Gearin sits on a trailer in the flooded front yard of her Leavittsburg home as she looks out at the flooded yards and houses July 23, 2003. Heavy rain caused the Mahoning River to flood over its banks the previous day.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Paulbearers walk the flag-drapped coffin of Youngstown Police Officer Michael Hartzell to the grave May 3, 2003, in Youngstown. Hartzell was shot in the line of duty.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

A Chuchill Downs track worker changes the starting-gate numbers after a horse scratched from the upcoming race April 26, 2003 in Louisville, KY.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Cory Satterfield, 11 of Leavittsburg, splashes in the water as he swings on the swing set behind his house that was flooded from heavy rain that spilled over the banks of the Mahoning River by Leavitt Rd.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Kent State junior gymnast Erika Linnersten competes for the Golden Flashes on the balance beam.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Shane Harding of Salem High topples over Vinny Freedman of Howland High just shy of the finish of the 1,600 meter run in the Metro Athletic Conference Championships. Harding crawled across the line to win; Freedman was disqualified for interference.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Pittsburgh Steelers' Chad Scott brings down Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver Joey Galloway as he scores a touchdown in the first-half at Pittsburgh August 21, 2003.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Dylan Oliver is a five year old skateboarder with five sponsors and is a natural on a skateboard. Word around the skate parks of Louisville, Kentucky, is that Dylan will be the next Tony Hawk of skateboarding. He has only been skating for 18 months, but rarely misses a day to practice.
Dylan chases his skateboard up the half-pipe at the Extreme Park after losing the board from under his feet.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Despite his size, Dylan is still admired by older skaters and bikers that go to Louisville Extreme Park. At only four years old, Dylan can do what others more than three times his age can't do on a skateboard.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Dylan jumps out of the bowl at the Louisville Extreme Park.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Dylan decorates all of his skating gear with various stickers from his various sponsors including Oakley and Jones Soda Co.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

As with any sport, athletes take their fair share of falls and spills, nothing is more true with Dylan, who gets back on his board as quickly as he falls. Since it is near impossible to always go to the skate park, Dylan practices on the pavement in the backyard, where he has an assortment of ramps and rails to grind on.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Dylan is rarely seen without his helmet, which he has decorated with stickers from his various sponsors, including Ogio luggage, Oakley, Jones Soda and Nice Skateboards.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Skaters take a break to watch Dylan manuever through the thirty-foot pipe and around the walls of the Extreme Park.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

At less than three feet tall, Dylan struggles to climb up the side of a five-foot deep bowl at the Extreme Park.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Dylan cries after his skateboard came out from under his feet in the five-foot-deep bowl at the Extreme Park.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Dylan gives his father, Al, a kiss after placing second in his first competition on May 10, 2003, in Radcliffe, Kentucky. Despite only being four years old at the time, he competed against many 12-year-old skateboarders.

Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Scott R. Galvin / Kent State University

Dylan celebrates completing his first ever competition in his skateboarding career on May 10, 2003, at the Radcliffe Skate Park. Following the competition, he was offered a sponsorship by skateboard deck manufacturer Nice Skateboards, based out of California.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Lorraine Goodin and her daughter Cara Ramsey, both of Christorphine, Scotland, share a moment on the #26 double decker bus into Edinburgh.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Ohio University students mud wrestle after a rainstorm hit Athens during, Palmerfest, an annual street festival in Athens.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

People sit atop a hill before services at Iona Abby on Iona Island in Scotland.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

North Adam's basketball player, Nick Howard, attempts to draw a foul during regional tournaments in Athens.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

The Sir Walter Scott Monument in Edinburgh, Scotland at twilight.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Portrait of Airth Highland Games ticket taker, Gary Dettlaff, 10, whose father is the secretary of the highland games in Airth, Scotland,

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

An unidentified Ohio University student is treated by EMS and questioned by police after he was in a fight at Palmerfest, an annual street festival in Athens.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

George Smith waits for a haircut at Jacks barber Shop in Dunbar, Scotland.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Ohio's Marcquis Parham catches some air after intercepting a loose ball out of the air during Ohio University's spring game.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Polly Creech, an Athens County organic florist, in September harvested her first fresh water shrimp crop. After doing a little research and finding federal and state grant money, Creech built a one-third-acre pond to raise the shrimp, or Malaysian river prawns, in Albany, Ohio. She had hopes that the 5,530 hatchlings she added in June would've turned into about 350 pounds of shrimp. But after she and more than 40 of her neighbors, friends, and other volunteers drained the pond, they found only 136 pounds of prawn.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

A female river prawn that was harvested from Creech's pond.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Pond owner Polly Creech helps filter pond water with orange baskets that catch shrimp during the harvest.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Pond water is filtered with orange baskets to catch shrimp during the harvest.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Freshwater river prawns lie at the bottom of Polly Creech's pond after it was drained for the harvest.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Friends, neighbors, and other volunteers search through the mud and muck of the pond for remaining river prawns.

Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Robert Caplin / Ohio University

Polly Creech sells her catch at the Athens County Farmer's Market in Athens. Some buyers were willing to pay $17.00 a pound for the local shrimp.