Dist. 214 journalism students shine at national conference
Journalism students and writers of student media from John Hersey, Prospect and Rolling Meadows high schools attended the annual National Scholastic Press Association and the Journalism Education Association fall conference in Minneapolis, Nov. 17-20.
Gina O’Neill and Megan Maughan, 2011 graduates of Prospect High School, won third place in the nation for News Story of the Year with their story, “Suicide Too.”
And in addition to individual awards, The Pacer from Rolling Meadows High School and The Prospector from Prospect High School finished in the top 10 in NSPA’s “Best of Show” competition with The Pacer finishing eighth and The Prospector, 10th.
John Hersey
Ÿ Brian Loomis (sophomore), “Superior,” Yearbook Sports Copy and Captions
Ÿ Carlos Medina (senior), “Excellent,” Computer Design Infographics
Ÿ Kevin Hyde (junior), “Excellent,” Podcast
Ÿ Jessica Lynk (freshman), “Honorable Mention,” News Writing
Ÿ Nicholas Diaz (junior), “Honorable Mention,” Commentary Writing
Ÿ Becky Pauwels (senior), “Honorable Mention,” News Editing/Headline Writing
Ÿ Claudia Caplan (junior), “Honorable Mention,” Advertising
Ÿ Lauren Kelley (senior), “Honorable Mention,” Literary Magazine Poetry
Ÿ Madeline Weber (senior), “Honorable Mention,” Sports Photography
Ÿ Maxwell Bestvina (junior), Garret Matchen (junior), Scott Bakal (sophomore), “Honorable Mention,” Online News Package
Prospect
Ÿ Katie Best (junior), “Superior,” Yearbook Copy/Caption Student Life.
Ÿ Maddie Conway (senior), “Excellent,” News Writing
Ÿ Alyssa Zediker (senior), “Excellent,” Yearbook Copy/Caption Sports Writing
Ÿ Maggie Devereux (junior), “Excellent,” News Magazine Layout
Ÿ Meghan Doyle (sophomore), “Excellent,” Yearbook Copy/Caption Student Life
Ÿ Heather Dove (senior), “Honorable Mention,” Photoshop Art
Ÿ Zak Buczinsky (senior), “Honorable Mention,” Commentary Writing
Ÿ Jack Mathews (senior), “Honorable Mention,” Sports writing
Ÿ Jane Berry (senior), “Honorable Mention,” Feature Writing
Ÿ Andrew Revord (senior), “Honorable Mention,” Editorial Writing.
Rolling Meadows
Ÿ Amy Vitale (senior), “Superior,” Editorial Writing
Ÿ Ellie Morgan (senior), “Honorable Mention,” Feature Writing
Ÿ William Brady (junior), “Honorable Mention,” Copy Editing and Headline Writing
Ÿ Sara Schoen (sophomore), “Honorable Mention,” Computer Ad Design
Ÿ Julia Dacy (sophomore), “Honorable Mention,” News Writing
Ÿ Alex Gueli (sophomore), “Honorable Mention,” Review Writing