Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Red 'n' Green Entry Title: The Red 'n' Green Entry Credit: Arianna McCormick, Greyson Blaauw, Kayla Buhrow, Tess Kujawa, Aidan Pierstorff, AJ Elm, Autumn Nikolai, Thomas McCarthy, Hailey Rodriguez Judge Comment: The clear winner. As a group, the writers and reporters were the best. Many multi-sourced stories, using students and staff. Wide variety of topics covered. Outstanding.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Purple Sage Entry Title: Jan. 26, 2024 and March 21, 2024 Entry Credit: Purple Sage Staff Judge Comment: Good variety of articles, focused on school activities and student achievements and less on pop culture reviews. Strong opinion pages.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cardinal Columns Entry Title: Cardinal Columns (May 2024, December 2024) Entry Credit: Cardinal Columns Staff Judge Comment: This paper made the greatest improvement from spring to fall. You are on the right track.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Tosa Compass Entry Title: The Tosa Compass Entry Credit: Avianah Zarnowski, Ellie Scholtus, Eve Lazarski Judge Comment: Good articles on school activities and students. Would like to see more contributions.