Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Nation Ford High School - The Talon Entry Title: Scarce resources for student addicts Entry Credit: Georgia Cox Judge Comment: This editorial took a strong stance, carefully outlining the relevance of the issue at a school, district, and state level. An insightful piece that examines the inefficacy of a policy that directly impacts students.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: James Bowie High School - The Dispatch Entry Title: The Dispatch recommends Entry Credit: Vivi Lopez-Stern Judge Comment: This editorial succinctly lays out the staff’s stance on the 2024 election. While providing a clear opinion supported by explanations of candidates’ policies, the piece also leaves room for readers to come to their own conclusions.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Nation Ford High School - The Talon Entry Title: Uproar over female uniforms justified Entry Credit: Lilah Skovran Judge Comment: A well-written editorial on an important topic. However, the piece lacked strong relevance and proximity, focusing primarily on olympic athletes rather than student athletes.
