Winners have been announced in the one-time JEA/NSPA-sponsored Free Expression 4 Students contest, held this fall for content published in response to the recent Frederick v. Morse (“Bong Hits 4 Jesus”) Supreme Court decision:
Editorial
Winner:
Kate O’Connor, The Wire, West Potomac High School, Alexandria, Virginia
“This piece shows good understanding of the issues at play – most prominently the broadening of the definition of “school grounds” – and spins the issue forward.”
“Raises good questions about impact on Facebook, Myspace – which will grab attention of readers who use such media.”
Cartoon
Winner:
Julie Zhu, Silver Chips, Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland
“Fantastic ink work. Good clean drawing.”
Runner-up:
Hanna Guenther, Chieftain, Montrose High School, Colorado
“Good cartoon style, clean drawing and clear opinion. Well Done.”
News Package
No Award
Judges included three journalism educators, an attorney from the Student Press Law Center, and professional journalists from The Seattle Times and The Wenatchee (Wash.) World.