Crown Point High School student journalists recently earned recognition for their work in broadcast journalism, yearbook, newsmagazine writing, and multimedia storytelling.
The students were recognized at the National High School Journalism Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The event drew more than 5,000 students from 48 states and eight countries, with 1,668 students competing.
Students who received awards for work on the Excalibur yearbook included:
10th Place – sports photo: Madison Duffy; honorable mention – news editing/headline/current events: Duaa Khan; honorable mention – copy/caption: sports: Abby Vester; honorable mention – copy/caption: academics: Alyssa Torres.
The Inklings newsmagazine winners include: excellence in commentary: Ma’Rae Wallace;
Crown Town Media / CPTV winners were:
Excellent – multimedia broadcast: Jayla Miller and honorable mention – broadcast news writing: Cameron Qualls.
Also in November, CPHS broadcast students brought home a National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences student production award for headline news on a segment called “Quick Cut.”
“These awards highlight the extraordinary and continued dedication of our student journalists and teachers,” said Principal Russ Marcinek. “Their work consistently reflects professionalism and a sense of responsibility to their community.”
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