This is a mixed bag for me. I love the image and processing - it would stand well on it's own. There's just to much going on with the copy text. Still a top choice from me.
I really like this image and concept, though I would have used a different format for the text and different text. Something like: We Don't Need No Education by Brick the Wall.
First, this is a fabulous black and white --- great depth of field, composition, textures and poses. Exemplifying the song, the boys absolutely depict teenage boredom and perhaps angst. In any case, that's my take on it. The stairs offer a dark outlet. Curiously, there are three sneakers with the left-hand boy and the right-hand boy, situated as he is, presents a single shoe. The graphics look terrific. My favorite in the challenge.