Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Clarke Central High School - ODYSSEY Media Group Entry Title: Portfolio: Wyatt Meyer Entry Credit: Wyatt Meyer Judge Comment: The journalist consistently demonstrates a high level of craft across multiple topics and categories. Whether a piece with gravity or humor, the writer’s voice is unmistakable and refreshing.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: McCallum High School - The Shield Online Entry Title: Noah Braun portfolio Entry Credit: Noah Braun Judge Comment: This journalist presents the issues in simple, but unflinching terms. The writer also seems to have a firm grasp on story structure and how to get a reader invested immediately.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: McCallum High School - The Shield Online Entry Title: Lillian Gray portfolio Entry Credit: Lillian Gray Judge Comment: Across the portfolio, it’s clear that the journalist is committed to diving deep into the issues they cover. The multimedia elements included strengthen the writing and create cohesiveness in the work.
