{"id":614988,"date":"2022-10-18T09:13:57","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T14:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/?p=614988"},"modified":"2022-11-05T13:36:21","modified_gmt":"2022-11-05T18:36:21","slug":"2022-digital-story-of-the-year-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/2022-digital-story-of-the-year-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Digital Story of the Year finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Nov. 3, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Scholastic Press Association announces the finalists in its 2022 Digital Story of the Year competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual Award winners will be announced at the JEA\/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention,<\/a><\/strong> at the 3:30 p.m. awards ceremony on Nov. 12. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gallery of winners will be posted after the Nov. 12 announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finalists below are listed by state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Individual Award finalists<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadcast Story of the Year<\/a>
Cartoon of the Year<\/a>
Design of the Year<\/a>
Digital Story of the Year<\/a>
Photo of the Year<\/a>
Story of the Year<\/a>
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards<\/a>
Local Climate Change Reporting<\/a>
Portfolio of the Year<\/a>
Best Use of Social Media<\/a>
Junior High\/Middle School<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Register for the convention.<\/a>
Enter the convention’s Best of Show contest.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pacemaker finalists<\/strong>
These Pacemaker finalists will be honored and winners announced at the Nov. 12 awards ceremony.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadcast<\/a> \u2022 Newspaper\/Newsmagazine<\/a><\/strong> \u2022 Specialty Magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pacemakers in Innovation, Literary Arts Magazine, Online and Yearbook will be presented in spring 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pacemaker 100<\/a><\/strong>
To celebrate our 100th birthday, we’ll honor our top Pacemaker winners and recognize the Top 10 at the fall convention.<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multimedia News Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lindsay Augustine, Carolina Cuadros, <\/strong>
Gabrielle Shore, Soleil Dam, Mandy Mah<\/strong>
Scot Scoop, Carlmont High School, Belmont, California
Heritage Fair: The importance of cultural representation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace Uhrain
<\/strong>The Rock, Rock Canyon High School, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
A Fierce Debate: Facts and Perspectives on Wearing Masks in School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alison LaTorre, Haley Jackson, <\/strong>
Ethan Flores Rothmund, Kate Becker, Ashveen Saini<\/strong>
The Eagle Eye, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida
MSD commemorates 2022 Black History Month: Black Health and Wellness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brynn Schwartz, Julia Landy, Kate Becker, <\/strong>
Ivy Lam, Carolina Ochoa
<\/strong>The Eagle Eye, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida
March for Our Lives reemerges four years later<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kate Heitmann, Lyda Cosgrove, Sophie Henschel, Campbell Wood<\/strong>
The Harbinger, Shawnee Mission East High School, Prairie Village, Kansas
Don\u2019t Say Gay Bill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anjali Kakarla, Serena O\u2019Brien
<\/strong>The Communicator, Community High School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Planned Parenthood Rally<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanna Schiciano
<\/strong>Tower, The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, New York
Students react to self-defense law and verdict of Kyle Rittenhouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natalie Cullen, Izzy Rejino, Dylan Ebs
<\/strong>The Dispatch, James Bowie High School, Austin, Texas
Nerf War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna McClellan, Emma Hagood, <\/strong>
Helen Martin, Miles Traweek Moehle
<\/strong>The Shield, McCallum High School, Austin, Texas
For close Bush adviser, 9\/11 emotions remain strong
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Multimedia Feature Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Elle Horst, Lindsay Augustine, Husdon Fox, Oliver Fichte, Chesney Evert
<\/strong>Scot Scoop, Carlmont High School, Belmont, California
Criminalizing abortion could result in far-reaching consequences<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>Scot Scoop, Carlmont High School, Belmont, California
They didn\u2019t ask for fentanyl<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>The Mix, Monarch High School, Louisville, Colorado
The Marshall Fire: Our special coverage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace Papas
<\/strong>The Gator, Brimmer and May School, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
After Nearly Three Decades, Athletic Director Jeff Gates Retires<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Franklin
<\/strong>Pathfinder, Parkway West High School, Ballwin, Missouri
The pride and culture of Black hair<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>The Shield , McCallum High School, Austin, Texas
Coffeehouse enjoys triumphant return to Mac campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tracy Tran, Angelina Liu
<\/strong>The Sidekick, Coppell High School, Coppell, Texas
From home cooking to Chopped Junior: National platforms showcasing Neufeld\u2019s love for baking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew J\u00e1uregui
<\/strong>Wingspan, Liberty High School, Frisco, Texas
Spider-Man ultra fan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alyssa Clark, Amanda Hare, Gabriella Winans
<\/strong>Eagle Nation Online, Prosper High School, Prosper, Texas
Valentine\u2019s Day Specia \u2014 Staff share stories of meeting, falling in love with spouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melanie George
<\/strong>Rank & File, George C. Marshall High School, Falls Church, Virginia
Frog and Toad: What it takes to make a musical<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multimedia Sports Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Kiana Hinkson
<\/strong>Scot Scoop, Carlmont High School, Belmont, California
Chronic consequences: confusion among specialists affects student-athletes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucille Sanders, Stella Pavao
<\/strong>Scot Scoop, Carlmont High School, Belmont, California
Sidelined: the psychological toll of a sports injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>Harker Aquila, The Harker School, San Jose, California
Live coverage: Harker hosts Marina for annual Homecoming game<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owen Aanestad
<\/strong>West Side Story, Iowa City West High School, Iowa City, Iowa
Crossing the limits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owen Aanestad
<\/strong>West Side Story, Iowa City West High School, Iowa City, Iowa
Fueling the fight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nico Jaffer
<\/strong>The Gator, Brimmer and May School, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Quinn Nielsen \u201823: Shooting Hoops at 6\u201910\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natalie Cullen
<\/strong>The Dispatch, James Bowie High School, Austin, Texas
Lacrosse senior captain competing in college<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iniya Nathan, Sruthi Lingam
<\/strong>The Sidekick, Coppell High School, Coppell, Texas
Two brothers, two journeys, two goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harley Classe, Trisha Dasgupta, Athena Tseng
<\/strong>Wingspan, Liberty High School, Frisco, Texas
Beating the undefeated: football\u2019s memorable win against Lovejoy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maya Ortiz
<\/strong>Kingwood Park Times, Kingwood Park High School, Kingwood, Texas
I\u2019m a Fighter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Slideshow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Delilah Brumer, Rikka Dimalanta, Valeria Ruiz, Alan Ruiz, Emily Short<\/strong>
The Pearl Post, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Lake Balboa, California
World Music Day performers shine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucy Dockter<\/strong>
Inklings News, Staples High School, Westport, Connecticut
Westport\u2019s bounty: fall foraging feast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew Burke-Stevenson<\/strong>
U-High Midway, University of Chicago Laboratory High School, Chicago, Illinois
Rock stars: Through rock climbing, students reach new heights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevaeh Dull<\/strong>
The Mission, Shawnee Mission North High School, Overland Park, Kansas
Spring Band Concert 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Hughes, Jacob Robinson<\/strong>
Messenger, Marquette High School, Chesterfield, Missouri
Varsity Field Hockey Celebrates Senior Night<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason Zhou<\/strong>
The Hill News, The Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
“Love, Dot” opens with exceptional performances by all, dazzling audience members<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff<\/strong>
The Shield, McCallum High School, Austin, Texas
Standing up and walking out<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reagan Zuniga<\/strong>
The Dispatch, James Bowie High School, Austin, Texas
Dawgs dominate their opening games<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha Freeman<\/strong>
The Rider Online, Legacy High School, Mansfield, Texas
Varsity Boys Basketball Playoffs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neena Sidhu, Christi Norris<\/strong>
Eagle Nation Online, Prosper High School, Prosper, Texas
Varsity football loses to No. 3 Southlake Carroll<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Interactive Graphic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Oliver Fichte
<\/strong>Scot Scoop, Carlmont High School, Belmont, California
They didn\u2019t ask for fentanyl<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krish Dev
<\/strong>El Estoque, Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, California
Visualizing the COVID-19 pandemic in Santa Clara County<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krish Dev, Lillian Wang
<\/strong>El Estoque, Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, California
Take our April news quiz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dakota Chang, Davin Jeong, Claire Wang
<\/strong>The Phillipian, Phillips Academy Andover, Andover, Massachusetts
State of the Academy (SOTA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anita Gaenko<\/strong>
The Huron Emery, Huron High School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
All-you-need-to-know guide on how to wear your mask safely<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ava Stein<\/strong>
Pony Express, Stillwater Area High School, Stillwater, Minnesota
Federal minimum wage should increase amid high inflation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ali Benjamin<\/strong>
WordsWorth, Moorestown Friends School, Moorestown, New Jersey
From Roe V. Wade to Today: How Did We Get Here?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katie Newkirk, Rose Flaherty<\/strong>
The Hill News, The Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Recent changes to dress code enforcement spark controversy about the handbook<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ian Wright, Yunseo Jo
<\/strong>The Hawk Eye, Hebron High School, Texas, Texas
Next Steps: Seniors share their college plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clara Martinez
<\/strong>The Standard, The American School in London, London, United Kingdom
Texas school shooting spurs discourse on gun control<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Podcast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Chesney Evert, Carolina Cuadros
<\/strong>Scot Scoop, Carlmont High School, Belmont, California
It\u2019s ok to say gay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jolie Han, Kevin Jia, Tanvee Sai
<\/strong>The Prospector, Cupertino High School, Cupertino, California
Discussing Mental Health: A Conversation On Body Insecurities With Staffers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophia Chen
<\/strong>El Estoque, Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, California
To all the sports I\u2019ve done before: Cross country<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michelle Sheen, Krishna Thaker
<\/strong>The Accolade, Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton, California
Masks, Mandates and Mr. Adams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabrielle Lashley, Valeria Luquin
<\/strong>The Pearl Post, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Lake Balboa, California
An Ode To Teachers, Part 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ines Legrand
<\/strong>Verde Magazine, Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto, California
A message to mom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kira Zizzo
<\/strong>The Rock, Rock Canyon High School, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Elephant in the Room Podcast: Eating Disorders and Recovery with Emma Warford<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joey Delahunty
<\/strong>KnightMedia, Prospect High School, Mount Prospect, Illinois
Why music in games is so important<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sonya Sud
<\/strong>The Lancer Feed, Lafayette High School, Wildwood, Missouri
9-11 Memories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashley Henderson
<\/strong>The Talon News, Argyle High School, Argyle, Texas
Feathers V1E1: Brandi Hunt Interview<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Blog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Shivani Verma<\/strong>
El Estoque, Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, California
Bloom: I went on a date alone (and so should you)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April Wang<\/strong>
El Estoque, Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, California
If you can just look up<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaden Boster<\/strong>
The Huron Emery, Huron High School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Are you doing high school right? To date or not to date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tatem Petet<\/strong>
The Northmen\u2019s Log, Oak Park High School, Kansas City, Missouri
Wake up, people, COVID has consequences<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlie Warner<\/strong>
Staley News, Staley High School, Missouri, Missouri
Movies Underutilize Soundtracks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makayla Archambeault<\/strong>
The Lancer Feed, Lafayette High School, Wildwood, Missouri
I am a Jedi, like my father before me<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha Haney<\/strong>
The Lancer Feed, Lafayette High School, Wildwood, Missouri
Today I took a stand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucy Marco<\/strong>
The Shield, McCallum High School, Austin, Texas
Thinking inside the box<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allyson Lastovica<\/strong>
Wingspan, Liberty High School, Frisco, Texas
Vegan View<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aleena Gilani<\/strong>
The Review, St. John\u2019s School, Houston, Texas
Why I boycotted watching the Winter Olympics
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