On March 8, Student Publications staff members attended the Sponsors of School Publications Spring Conference at Webster University. There, students listened to guest speakers from professional area media and attended workshops to improve their journalism skills.
In addition, results from the annual contest were announced. Material from the 2009-2010 Image, 2009 Legend, and 2009 DVD Yearbook were submitted for review. Students from the all three publications staffs received a variety of awards. The awards are as follows:
Newspaper Individual Contest 2009-2010 Image:
Sports Feature Story
Best of Show- sophomore Molly White
News Writing
Superior Rating- senior Mina Yu
Excellent Rating- senior Mina Yu and junior Caleb Cavarretta
Honorable Mention- sophomore Alicia Mestre
Newspaper Feature Story
Honorable Mention- sophomore Molly White
Commentary
Honorable Mention- senior Courtney McBay
Yearbook Individual Contest 2009 Legend:
People/Classes Design
Best of Show- Class of 2009 grad Melina Loggia
Honorable Mention- Class of 2009 grad Melina Loggia
Sports Copy
Superior Rating- senior Liz Desloge
Excellent Rating- senior Alexa Lipke
Student Life Design
Excellent Rating- Class of 2009 grad Melina Loggia
Honorable Mention- junior Sara Denney
Honorable Mention- seniors Ali Balducci and Chelsea Dysko
Feature Copy
Best of Show- senior Kelly Lacey
Superior Rating- senior Kelly Lacey
Honorable Mention- sophomore Riley Rogan
Theme
Superior Rating
In the Overall Division, the 2009 Legend received an Excellent rating, while both the 2009-2010 Image and 2009 DVD Yearbook received Superior ratings. In the on-site Senior Write-off Contest, senior Alexa Lipke was awarded a Superior rating and David Adams earned Best in Show honors.

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