Edinboro University Awards Journalism Prizes

Annual competition draws record number of entries

Edinboro University’s Communication and Media Studies Department recently announced the winners of its seventh annual Northwestern Pennsylvania High School journalism competition at an awards ceremony on April 12.

The annual contest recognizes journalistic writing among high school juniors and seniors (private, public or home-schooled).

“The number of entries for this year’s competition was the largest to date,” said Melissa Gibson, associate professor of Communication and Media Studies. “We had entries from across Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York so the competition this year was fierce.”

In total, 185 entries were received from students across the state, according to Gibson. Entries were evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of faculty members and student staff members from the university’s campus media organizations. Cash prizes were provided by Gazette Newspapers, WCTL, and YourErie.com, JET-TV, and Fox 66.

Roughly 200 students and high school teachers attended the awards ceremony as part of High School Journalism Day, an event that featured keynote speeches by Sean McCracken, Erie Times-News, and Joseph Cephas, vice-president for public affairs for the Independent Electric Contractors in Alexandria, Virginia.

“The department is delighted to again recognize outstanding high school journalism and to put those students in direct contact with top professional journalists for a full day of activities. I believe this event is an important indicator of the overall quality of Edinboro University’s journalism program and underscores our ongoing efforts in community outreach and student recruitment,” said Anthony Peyronel, chairperson of the Communication & Media Studies department.

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2013 NW PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM WINNERS

 

NEWS STORY

5^th  PLACE

• • Stephen Sada – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

4^th  PLACE

• • Elizabeth Lilly – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

3^rd  PLACE

• • Jenna Jwayyed – Revere High School

 

2^nd  PLACE

• • Arianna Hanley – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

1^st PLACE

• • Rana Abuhilal – Dublin Scioto High School

 

 

FEATURE STORY

5^th  PLACE

• • Brianna  VanGiesen – McDowell High School

 

4^th  PLACE

• • Ryland Luciano – General McLane High School

 

3^rd  PLACE

• • Juliette Bauer – McDowell High School

 

2^nd  PLACE

• • Rana Abuhilal – Dublin Scioto High School

 

1^st PLACE

• • Ashlyn DeVore – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

 

OPINION STORY

5^th  PLACE

• • Brianna VanGiesen – McDowell High School

 

4^th  PLACE

• • Mackinzie Price – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

3^rd  PLACE

• • David Solberg – General McLane High School

 

2^nd  PLACE

• • Juliette Bauer – McDowell High School

 

1^st PLACE

• • Zachary Tepe – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

 

SPORTS STORY

5^th  PLACE

• • Adam Unger – McDowell High School

 

4^th  PLACE

• • Mackinzie Price – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

3^rd  PLACE

• • Austin Miorelli – Tamaqua High School

 

2^nd  PLACE

• • Jack McKay – Allerdice High School

 

1^st PLACE

• • Ryland Luciano – General McLane High School

 

BROADCAST NEWS ANCHOR

5^th  PLACE

• • Andrew Lalwani – Youngsville High School
• • Samantha Tome

4^th  PLACE

• • Josh Croup – Butler Senior High School

 

3^rd  PLACE

• • Jacob Binder – Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy

 

2^nd  PLACE

• • Caroline Priestap – Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy

 

1^st PLACE

• • Nikitha Menon – Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy

 

BROADCAST NEWS PACKAGE

5^th  PLACE

• • Monica Jackson – Meadville Area High School
• • Yurie Sarawatari
• • Sarah Fischer
• • Lexus Coon
• • Jazlyn Parker

 

4^th  PLACE

• • Colton McCurdy – Meadville Area High School
• • Meghan Torak
• • Trevor Clune
• • Tyler Minnis

 

3^rd  PLACE

• • Colin T. Mitchell – Meadville Area High School
• • Duncan Brode
• • Philip Mottillo

 

2^nd  PLACE

• • Ciara Danielle Smith – North Penn High School

 

1^st PLACE

• • Josh Croup – Butler Senior High School

 

 

NEWS PHOTO

4^th  PLACE

• • Stephen Sada – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

3^rd  PLACE

• • Hunter Johnston – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

2^nd  PLACE

• • Jessica Rose – Fort LeBoeuf High School

 

1^st PLACE

• • Andrew Lalwani – Youngsville High School

 

FEATURE PHOTO

5^th  PLACE

• • Hunter Johnston – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

4^th  PLACE

• • Michaela Haven – McDowell High School

 

3^rd  PLACE

• • Jessica Rose – Fort LeBoeuf High School

 

2^nd  PLACE

• • Brianna DeLong – McDowell High School

 

1^st PLACE

• • Lillianne Macksey – McDowell High School

 

 

WEB PUBLICATIONS

4^th  PLACE

• • The Husky Howl – Harbor Creek High School

 

3^rd  PLACE

• • Trojan Times – McDowell High School

 

2^nd  PLACE

• • Panther Press – Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School

 

1^st PLACE

• • Tiger Roar – Fairview High School

 

Josh Croup (Butler High School) also received a $1,000 scholarship to Edinboro University for best-in-show.