Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Purple Sage Entry Title: New law requires class rank for applicants in WI Entry Credit: Addison Dama Judge Comment: This editorial speaks to a new law that has a direct impact on students' future, and is well worth their time to read. Good job!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Red 'n' Green Entry Title: Staff Editorial: Students, staff, and community members work hard to help local teacher in need Entry Credit: Arianna McCormick Judge Comment: This editorial praises the school and community for stepping up to help a staff member with cancer. The details justify the praise.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Red 'n' Green Entry Title: Staff editorial: Passing referendum essential Entry Credit: Arianna McCormick Judge Comment: This editorial addressed the most impactful school-related issue in the competition. More specifics on possible cuts and the tax impact would have improved it. Still, it was important.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Viking Voice Entry Title: How is Social Media Affecting Teenagers? Entry Credit: Ivana Northrop Judge Comment: Social media can be a major issue for some, and this editorial offers good advice on how to deal with it. Nice.
