2025 WNA High School Better Newspaper Contest

News/Feature Photography ( Division A) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Wausau West High School
    Entry Title: We've Got Spirit
    Entry Credit: Jocelyn Wolosek
    Judge Comment: What a great mix of images showing the excitement and emotion of this event. This made us smile and we felt like we were there. Nicely done!
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Spartan Spin
    Entry Title: Drama department takes the stage in “We Are the Sea”
    Entry Credit: Ava Dahl
    Judge Comment: Stage lighting can be tricky, but the photographer here used it well. Images are all well-lit, well-composed and sharp. Good job of providing several scenes to convey a sense of the entire event.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Tosa Compass
    Entry Title: Career Connect at Tosa West: Students Explore Futures with First Responders & Professionals
    Entry Credit: Allie Baker, Ahnalia Vang
    Judge Comment: A good mix of overall and detail photos here help to really tell the story. The main image could be a bit brighter, but overall a good job.
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: The Spartan Spin
    Entry Title: Hands Off: Students join community protest to share voices
    Entry Credit: Natalie Schultz
    Judge Comment: Very nice mix of images. The shallow depth of field technique worked very well in some cases, not so well in others. Overall a good, unique take on this event.