Little Rock Fashion Week is accepting applications from students entering grades 1st through 12th for its Youth Fashion Sketch Design Competition. Applications can be downloaded at LittleRockFashionWeek.com.

The purpose of the competition is to ignite, motivate and encourage young people who are interested in the fashion industry. Students are asked to create their own clothing line by sketching out their designs and coming up with a name.

The finalists from different grade categories (1st-5th grades; 6th-8th grades; and 9th-12th grades) will be invited to attend Little Rock Fashion Week 2012.

Congratulations to Riverview Jr. High and High School Survey of Fine Arts and Choir Teacher Mrs. Amy Thomas. Amy was selected the 2012 Riverview "Teacher of The Year" by Riverview faculty, staff, and students. Mrs. Thomas was chosen as Teacher of the Year because she truly is a great teacher, hardworking, friendly, and enthusiastic about her subject. She is a prime example. Amy has led Riverview's choirs to achieve excellent and superior ratings and state recognition, receiving high scores at each contest. This year Mrs. Thomas was the first ever Sweepstakes Trophy Winner. She will put on a show at any of the Riverview concerts. Because of her choreography and creativity, the flagline has received 1's at competitions. Her accomplishments aren't limited to Riverview. She manages a successful dance studio while being a caring wife and mother. Mrs.