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2010 Cartooning Awards

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Editorial Cartoon

First Place
Zach Partilla
Tribal Tribune, Wando HS, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Judge’s comments: Clever use of a strong image for impact. Skillful artwork illustrates thoughtful commentary. Excellent art, good message. Clear without being obvious.

Second Place
Matthew Pridgeon
Crimson Chronicle, Paso Robles HS, Paso Robles, Calif.

Judge’s comments: Well-drawn cartoon that gets its message across with humor. Humorous art in a distinctive style, relatable situation.

Third Place
Christina Chang
The Rampage, Rockville HS, Rockville, Md.

Judge’s comments: Great caricatures. Good combination of skillful caricatures and humorous and effective composition.

Honorable Mention
Miranda Harmon
The Lion’s Tale, Oviedo HS, Oviedo, Fla.

Judge’s comments: A sobering observation effectively delivered. Excellent message, and the art uses simplicity of line to great effect.

Honorable Mention
Gabriela Epstein
The Spoke, Conestoga HS, Berwyn, Pa.

Judge’s comments: Strong artwork and good composition. Solid art, strong message.

Comic Panel/Strip

First Place
Peter Manges
Scroll, R. Nelson Snider HS, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Judge’s comments: Good storytelling and excellent artwork. Fun and creative adventure. Intricate storyline with unexpected humor. Distinctive and expressive art. Ambitious, well-executed tale of adventure.

Second Place
Melanie Sherohman
Quill, Robbinsdale Cooper HS, New Hope, Minn.

Judge’s comments: A funny and honest look at teen dating angst. Good art with indie feel, excellent mix of pop culture/nerd reference and poignant, emotional center.

Third Place
Gabriela Epstein
The Spoke, Conestoga HS, Berwyn, Pa.

Judge’s comments: Good gag with a message. Strong artwork. Dynamic art with a well-timed punchline.

Honorable Mention
Gabe Altomare
The Squall, Dexter HS, Dexter, Mich.

Judge’s comments: Well-written story with an ironic ending. Promising art, good pacing in a story that, while text-heavy, manages to be conversational and engaging.