Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Wando High School - Tribal Tribune Entry Title: Noah Iverson Entry Credit: Noah Iverson Judge Comment: This journalist has a knack for tackling stories that have a real economic impact on the community. The portfolio showcases the journalist’s ability to write informative pieces that guide a reader clearly from beginning to end.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: James Bowie High School - The Dispatch Entry Title: Writing Portfolio, Elizabeth Entry Credit: Elizabeth Yowell Judge Comment: Engaging ledes, concise nut graphs, and well-structured stories. This journalist has a clear and objective voice that allows the topics covered to take center stage.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: James Bowie High School - The Dispatch Entry Title: Writing Portfolio, Isabella Entry Credit: Isabella Verette Judge Comment: The feature writing of this journalist immerses you in the world of the subject. While it would be easy to approach each of these stories in the same way, the journalist took the time to craft stories that felt unique to each subject.
