Local HS artist designs Peoples CU debit card artwork

MIAMI - Peoples Credit Union's search for an original design for its VISA Check Card ended with a North Miami Senior High School junior named Richard Daniel. His drawing of an eagle surrounded by people will be featured on the front of the credit union's 15,000 new VISA Check Cards. "The art contest is something we developed a year ago at a high school in Pembroke Pines. It is really a fun, new approach to getting involved and working with the community and has been the most gratifying experience," said Peoples CU Director of Marketing and Business Development Rosa Gordon. With its headquarters in Miami, Peoples CU obtained permission from North Miami Senior High Principal Charles Hankerson and Assistant Principal Harry Daniel to sponsor the competition. Students were provided with the credit union's basic historical data and minimal guidelines. Their imaginations then took over. "We wanted the students to really challenge their creativity," said Gordon. The 25 entries were in a variety of mediums including watercolor, pastels, charcoal and oils. According to Gordon, Daniel's winning piece best expressed "the look" Peoples CU wanted. Coming in second was Rosemary Medina, followed by Atchlieve Dorelien. The new VISA Check Cards are scheduled to be released by the end of August. -mbourjolly@cutimes.com