Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Wando High School - Legend Entry Title: The Way We Honor Entry Credit: Olivia Cyr Judge Comment: Strong profile story that begins with a narrative-descriptive lead. Writer chose strong direct quotes to help the reader "know" the subject.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Wando High School - Legend Entry Title: Defying the Diagnosis Entry Credit: Zoe Goodwin Judge Comment: Story covers a difficult topic with skill and compassion.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Richland Northeast High School - The Saber Entry Title: Hispanic Heritage Month honors history, celebrates identity Entry Credit: Pilar Teasdel Judge Comment: Writer found a great angle to cover students who are often missed.
Place Name: Fourth Place Contestant Name: Wando High School - Legend Entry Title: The Way We Impact Entry Credit: Caroline Bierman Judge Comment: Strong profile reflects the strong interview skills of the writer.
Competition Comment: The writers of the best stories led with a narrative approach to draw readers into the content. All the stories included direct quotes from strong interviews.
