PUBLICATION
NEWS PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
WINNER: The Charger — Oxford HS
SUPERIOR
The Charger — Oxford HS
EXCELLENT
Hi-Times – Tupelo HS
FAIR
The Sentry — Presbyterian Christian School
The Shield — Jackson Preparatory School
The Vision — MSMS
The Student Press — George County HS
The Golden Report — Hernando HS
Uproar — Madison Central HS
SA Revelation — St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
JoAnne Sellers Newspaper Adviser of the Year
WINNER: Shari Chumley — Tupelo HS
INDIVIDUAL
NEWS STORY
WINNER: Chloe Anderson — Oxford HS
The story is readable, focused and organized, the transitions are smooth, it quotes multiple sources and the quotes add information and color to the story.
FINALISTS:
Emma Moffat — George County HS
Jakara Guston — Youth Media Project
DEPTH REPORTING
WINNERS:
Ava Washington — Youth Media Project
Taylor Brandon & Charlton Davis — Youth Media Project
Both of these entries had extensive first-person research and reporting. Among many very good entries these stood out for their relevance and clarity of writing. Good story-telling technique, too.
FINALISTS:
Jake Heisler & Claire Rhee — MSMS
Walt Giesen & Raymond Yang — MSMS
Jasavi Bedi — St. Andews Episcopal School
Laila Henderson & Lula Davis — Youth Media Project
FEATURE STORY
WINNER: Morghan Thompson — Youth Media Project
Thorough treatment of a serious topic, good use of an exemplar to draw readers into the broader story, includes hard data, multiple sources and good use of quotes that add color to the story.
FINALISTS:
Hannah Hudson — Presbyterian Christian School
Hannah Evans — Youth Media Project
OPINION PIECE
WINNER: Margot Hoffman — MSMS
This is a well-structured invitation to remember, as the author phrases it, “The internet may run on emotions, but it is important to remember we don’t have to.”
FINALISTS:
Helen Fulcher — Jackson Preparatory School
Marcel Parry — Jackson Preparatory School
REVIEWS
WINNER: Harper Hipp — MSMS
In a category with many well-done reviews, this one stands out due to clarity of writing and specific examples.
FINALISTS:
Thomas Pound — Madison Central HS
Noah Eiland — St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
ILLUSTRATION
WINNER: Althea Wells — MSMS
Art conveys, with humor, the difficulty of the situation being lampooned.
FINALISTS:
Kyle Douglas — Jackson Preparatory School
Zoe Sprayberry — Jackson Preparatory School
SPORTS STORY
WINNER: Jocelyn Rodriguez — George County HS
This story showed high relevance to the audience, the story was compelling, and the author utilized sources and quotes in great way. Jocelyn shows high potential for success as a future sports journalist.
FINALISTS:
Sophie K. Long — George County HS
Cecelia Buehler & Aundriya Neely — MSMS
Lucy Scoggins — White Station HS
NEWS PHOTO
WINNER: Kalice Woods — White Station HS
Lovely moment with strong storytelling at a news event.
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FEATURE PHOTO
WINNER: Hannah Hudson — Presbyterian Christian School
Really nice use of layers, humor and storytelling.
FINALISTS:
Helen Fulcher & Kitty Carswell — Jackson Preparatory School
SPORTS PHOTO
WINNER: Edgar Cruz — Tupelo HS
Peak sports action and nice lens choice. Well-captured moment!
FINALISTS:
Shepard Brumfield — Presbyterian Christian School
PAGE DESIGN
WINNER: Shepard Brumfield — Presbyterian Christian School
Clean, not overly busy, good use of color, consistent fonts, margins and border, photos are placed appropriately.
FINALISTS:
Ariel McDaniel — George County HS
Emma Moffat — George County HS
NEWS INFOGRAPHIC
WINNER: Angela Jiang — Brandon HS
In-depth look at the issue of sleep science without sacrificing design and readability
FINALISTS:
Morgan Thompson — Lafayette HS
Noah Eiland — St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
JaNya Tuggle — White Station HS
SPORTS INFOGRAPHIC
WINNER: Jaylin Hemphill — Hernando HS
Winning graphic balances useful information (schedule) with eye-catching visuals and tiered design. Strong work!
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