Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richland Northeast High School - The Saber Entry Title: Inked: The story of tattooed teachers Entry Credit: Lyra Pinner Judge Comment: A savvy use of the photo story to showcase individual teachers’ experiences, while also addressing the changing perception and accessibility of tattoos. Very successful example of alternative storytelling.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: McCallum High School - The Shield Online Entry Title: Quince fotos durante quince años Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: The bilingual and photo essay elements of this piece are uniquely suited to the subject. The nontraditional aspects of the story help to capture the essence of the event.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Clarke Central High School - ODYSSEY Media Group Entry Title: 2024 election reactions Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: The piece offers a refreshing twist on election coverage. Because the story relies solely on quotes and portraits, the reader gets a stronger sense of the human connection to the issues.
