Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Naperville Central High School Entry Title: Confidential student information released in District 203 data leak Entry Credit: C.J. Getting Judge Comment: Very comprehensive coverage of a matter clearly significant to your local audience. Great use of sources and documentation. Well written and organized. Would have liked to see some student reaction. Otherwise, excellent work!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Edwardsville High School Entry Title: Mr. Fox to remain EHS principal, pending board approval Entry Credit: Logan Szymanski Judge Comment: Excellent news story important to your school community. Great lede! Excellent use of quotes from faculty and students. Love the details shared about Mr. Fox and how he's perceived by school stakeholders. Very well written and organized. Nice job!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Edwardsville High School Entry Title: District 7 implements state suggestions as Trump lessens ICE restrictions in schools Entry Credit: Sami McKenney Judge Comment: Very well-written story making a local connection to a national issue. Great use of quotes and sources. Might be stronger if you led with D7 implementing state board suggestions rather than opening with ISBE. Otherwise a well-detailed and well-organized news story. Nice job!
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Niles West High School Entry Title: D219 School Board Hears Public Comments About Coach Nick Torresso From Players and Parents Entry Credit: Hannah Kucharik Judge Comment: This story wonderfully captures the passion generated in your school community over this issue. Comprehensive coverage, great use of quotes. Very well written and organized. Excellent job!
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Naperville Central High School Entry Title: 'We're not invisible': NESPA supporters rally for increased wages Entry Credit: Jay Deegan, Sarah Segvich Judge Comment: Very well written and comprehensive. Great use of quotes and sources. Well organized. Excellent work on an issue of clear importance to your school community. Be mindful of style (e.g. lowercase titles following names).
Competition Comment: This division was a challenge to rank as there were so many excellent entries. I wish more of these entries could have received higher rankings -- superior work all around!
