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CPOY 65 Documentary Award of Excellence: Growing Up Girl

A long-form photographic essay or extended narrative story which portrays important contemporary concerns or social issues. To encourage long-term projects, images from previous year's work may be included, provided none of them have previously won a CPOY award.

Caption
Slide 12 of 12
February 20, 2010
Abby, Kelly, and Caroline slowly wake up after an impromptu sleepover at Kelly's house following a local high school hockey game. Despite laughter and genuine interactions, the girls often find themselves in a moment alone with their personal thoughts. During their senior year, Kelly (middle), tried to commit suicide while Caroline (right), continues to heal from her mom's affair and her parent's subsequent divorce. All of their friends feel the pressure of getting into a good school for the fall, and continually talk about applications, acceptance letters, and where their friends are going to college.
Juliette Lynch / Syracuse University
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