Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Downers Grove South High School Entry Title: Enforcement of federal immigration laws: ICE enters Chicago suburbs Entry Credit: Isaiah MacKenzie Judge Comment: The ICE shirt cleverly focuses the reader on the people and the story. Strong art draws the readers in.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Glenbrook South High School Entry Title: Punctuality proves more than just a courtesy Entry Credit: Peneloupe Aparejo-toque Judge Comment: Use of color on the shirt and data is effective. Art is clear and captures attention.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Stevenson High School Entry Title: Hashtag Overload Entry Credit: Anushkka Dhawan, Shriya Batra Judge Comment: The scattering of phones is effective. Eye may need to show some weariness. Message is clear and art is inviting.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Downers Grove South High School Entry Title: AP Psychology and anatomy change curriculumn Entry Credit: Isaiah MacKenzie Judge Comment: Interesting art that draws the reader in- the two images fight for attention a bit. Message is clear.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: New Trier High School Entry Title: The sophomore slump takes over NT students [image] Entry Credit: Emma Foster Judge Comment: Attractive art that relays the message. Using the word slump is a bit too direct.
Competition Comment: Some impressive art in this category. Wording needs to be clear and legible to the readers. The illustrations show well thought out work. Most entries draw in readers and add to the stories. Art work should not dominate the page but lead readers into the stories.
