Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Glenbrook South High School Entry Title: The Oracle Page 1 - Volume LXV Issue 4, February 14, 2025 Entry Credit: Sofia Cole, Sarah Park, Kaitlyn Jiang Judge Comment: Modular design achieved throughout. Text is generally clear and easy to read. Minimal widows and orphans. Most pages feature a dominant visual image. Liberal use of screens and other graphics maintain visual interest.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Stevenson High School Entry Title: Alice's Evidence Entry Credit: Fiona Jin, Hannah Diab, Siya Patel, Ishanvi Mishra Judge Comment: Eye-popping cover illustration beckons readers to look inside. Graphics are eye-catching without overpowering the pages. Liberal use of white space lets pages "breathe."
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Huntley High School Entry Title: December Issue: The Huntley HS Voice Entry Credit: Irene Banerjee, Alexis Davis, Emma Christenson, Ly Martil, Sofia Bondi, Jadyn Sola, Taryn Rainey Judge Comment: Varying 2- and 3-column grids helps keeps text readable and visually engaging. Subtle lavender touches help move eyes across the page. Liberal use of white space helps pages feel roomy.