Some of those pictures are featured here, published in print for the first time ever.
25. Young at heart: Pictures of Derry people who were wee in 2003
Primary 7 pupil Niamh McGuire from Culmore Primary SChool, who scooped first prize in a poetry competition organised by the Verbal Arts Centre, pictured with Zoe Reid, Verbal Arts Centre. Photo: Derry Journal Archive
26. Young at heart: Pictures of Derry people who were wee in 2003 Derry Journal Archive
Daire Mulhern, grandson of Davy and Peggy Fahy, from Francis Street, Derry, pictured being congratulated by his teacher, Martin Connolly, after he won the Under-18 All-Ireland Button Accordion competition at the Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann in Listowel, Co. Kerry. Photo: Derry Journal Archive
27. Young at heart: Pictures of Derry people who were wee in 2003
The Dance Sensation group at Shantallow Youth Centre who won an array of trophies and medals at the Clonmany disco dancing competition. Included, back row from left, are coached Denise McLaughlin, Estelle Grant, and Michelle McCleary. Photo: Derry Journal Archive
28. Young at heart: Pictures of Derry people who were wee in 2003
Royal Mail Young Letter Writer of the Year Christopher Chambers receives his award yesterday from children's TV presenter Tess Daly in London. Photo: Derry Journal Archive