{"id":622259,"date":"2025-04-14T16:57:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T21:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/?p=622259"},"modified":"2025-05-20T16:19:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T21:19:05","slug":"2024-digital-story-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/2024-digital-story-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Digital Story of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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NSPA honors top digital storytelling in scholastic journalism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Digital Story of the Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Multimedia News Story \u2022 Multimedia Feature Story
Multimedia Sports Story \u2022 Photo Slideshow<\/strong>
Interactive Graphic \u2022 Podcast<\/strong> \u2022<\/strong> Blog<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 9, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Scholastic Press Association salutes the winners of its 2024 Digital Story of the Year competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NSPA’s Individual Awards are among the top prizes in scholastic media, and the awards are a showcase of journalistic excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners were announced during the JEA\/NSPA Fall National High School Media Convention, on Nov. 9, in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2024 Fall Convention Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2024 Pacemakers<\/strong>
Broadcast<\/a>
Newspaper\/Newsmagazine\/ Specialty Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 Individual Awards<\/strong>
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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<\/a>
Fred Ross Systemic Change Student Journalism Competition<\/a>
Local Climate Change Reporting<\/a>
Portfolio of the Year<\/a>
Best Use of Social Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards slideshow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philadelphia Best of Show<\/strong>
Individual Recognition
<\/a>Staff Recognition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multimedia News Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>Staff
The Rubicon
St. Paul Academy and Summit School
St. Paul, Minnesota
Israel-Hamas war today<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Second Place
<\/strong>Staff
MFS WordsWorth
Moorestown Friends School
Moorestown, New Jersey
2024 Mock Primary Election<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third Place
<\/strong>Sophia Bateman, Oskar Doepke
The Standard
The American School in London
London, United Kingdom
Following the Funds: An inside look into the High School’s finances<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fourth Place
<\/strong>Arden Margulis
M-A Chronicle
Menlo-Atherton High School
Atherton, California
Behind the Two Legal Organizations Investigating Antisemitism at SUHSD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fifth Place
<\/strong>Ella Herrera, Sakura Mogami
The Highlander
McLean High School
McLean, Virginia
Palestinian student activism directly impacts communities in NOVA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honorable Mention<\/strong>
Muskaan Batra, Matthew Berkery, Karina Gupta, Jiwoo Lee, Kaylee Yoon
Eastside Cherry Hill High School
East Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Investigating Different Studying Habits and Techniques<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
The Rubicon
St. Paul Academy and Summit School
St. Paul, Minnesota
Community Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elaine Jiang, Arianna Zhu, Alexandra Chan, Katherine Zhang, Isabella Zarzar
Scot Scoop
Carlmont High School
Belmont, California
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival showcases Japanese cultural pride in bloom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maggie Simonyan, Andre Arcilla, Alexa Garay
The Pearl Post
Daniel Pearl Magnet High School
Lake Balboa, California
Traffic congestion raises safety concerns for school community<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rachael Rosenberg
The Gator Brimmer and May School
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Academic Priorities Limit Club Meeting Periods<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Multimedia Feature Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>Elaine Jiang, Isabelle Ling, Kiana Chen, Isabella Zarzar, Franklin Kuo
Scot Scoop
Carlmont High School
Belmont, California
Middle ground: Reconciling free speech and university response to pro-Palestinian protests<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Second Place
<\/strong>Evan Michaeli
The Gator
Brimmer and May School
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Choking Ourselves to Death<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third Place
<\/strong>Sophia Bateman, Anna Reznick
The Standard
The American School in London
London, United Kingdom
Shadowed by sexism: How gender inequality manifests in school community<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fourth Place
<\/strong>Nick Wood, Mars Canepa, Noah Bihan, Alex Edwards
The Dispatch
James Bowie High School
Austin, Texas
These bees buzzzz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fifth Place
<\/strong>Staff
The Shield
McCallum High School
Austin, Texas
Opening doors to appreciating Black history<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honorable Mention<\/strong>
Gabe Deedler, Neila Shee, Payton Sly
The Communicator Online
Community High School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Long Road to Citizenship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seyun Park, Mia Halper
The Pitch
Walter Johnson High School
Bethesda, Maryland
Future uncertain for Capitals following trade deadline <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katie Ray McKillop
The Oracle
The Archer School for Girls
Los Angeles, California
Conscious consuming: Sustainable fashion practices help slow climate change <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rania Raj, Meher Sareen
The Standard
The American School in London
London, United Kingdom
Jeffrey Gettleman strives to empower readers through words, bridge communities <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lily Daniel, Alice Sheffer
C Magazine
Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto, California
Rhythm & Roots <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Multimedia Sports Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>Franklin Kuo, Isabella Rice, Alyssa Bish
Scot Scoop
Carlmont High School
Belmont, California
What makes athletes great<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Second Place
<\/strong>Maya Silberman, Haley Ward
Wingspan
Liberty High School
Frisco, Texas
Friday Night Lights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third Place
<\/strong>Seyun Park
The Pitch
Walter Johnson High School
Bethesda, Maryland
Back-and-forth game sends softball into first-ever state semifinal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fourth Place
<\/strong>Elaine Jiang
Scot Scoop
Carlmont High School
Belmont, California
Getting on track<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fifth Place
<\/strong>Ryan Shapiro, Addyson Schick
Wingspan
Liberty High School
Frisco, Texas
At the home of the Alamo, girls’ basketball becomes unforgettable<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honorable Mention<\/strong>
Gianna Liu, Anna Song, Celia Sadewasser
West Side Story
Iowa City West High School
Iowa City, Iowa
The CC Effect<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noah Bihan, Nick Wood, Will Olenick, Slyder Degalia, Austin Ikard
The Dispatch
James Bowie High School
Austin, Texas
Mountain Baker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cadence Schapker, Anna Shaikun, Wyatt Meyer, Cooper Jones, Evan Cornish
Odyssey
Clarke Central High School
Athens, Georgia
57th Classic City Championship Package<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meghan Heins, Vania Rometty
Voice
Vandegrift High School
Austin, Texas
Varsity boys soccer travels to San Antonio to face Harlan in the regional tournament<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas Chen
The Rubicon
St. Paul Academy and Summit School
St. Paul, Minnesota
First Ultimate game unites new and returning players<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Photo Slideshow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>Sydney Ortiz, Fallon Head
Kingwood Park Times
Kingwood Park High School
Kingwood, Texas
Kingwood Park’s Class of 2024 finds joy in final night together<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Second Place
<\/strong>Mia Lipson, Chlo\u00e9 Alexander, Jaya Alenghat, Olin Nafziger
U-High Midway
University of Chicago Laboratory High School
Chicago, Illinois
After 8 days, UChicago pro-Palestine encampment removed on morning of May 7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third Place
<\/strong>Gianna Liu, Zoe Smith
West Side Story
Iowa City West High School
Iowa City, Iowa West
High’s first Homecoming Parade<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fourth Place
<\/strong>Krista Fleming
The Hawk Eye
Hebron High School
Carrollton, Texas
Theater to perform “Clue” Oct. 12 and 14<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fifth Place
<\/strong>Motoko Iwata
The Paly Voice
Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto, California
The protests of May 10<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honorable Mention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
U-High Midway
University of Chicago Laboratory High School
Chicago, Illinois
Eclipse excitement: Lab community gathers to celebrate unique celestial event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroline Martucci, Clara Peters, Amelie Wong
The Harbinger
Shawnee Mission East High School
Prairie Village, Kansas
Shawnee Mission East Class of 2024 Graduation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aden Ovenden, Yiannis Theofilopoulos
The Standard
The American School in London
London, United Kingdom
Crew athletes compete in Chiswick Regatta<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nora Mariano, Abigail Lee, Elsie McAndrews
HiLite Online
Carmel High School
Carmel, Indiana
Christkindlmarkt Photo Gallery <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaona Das
The Prospector
Cupertino High School
Cupertino, California
Football vs. Bear Creek High School Cupertino California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Interactive Graphic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>Kalista Palarca
Southwest Shadow
Southwest Career and Technical Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada What’s your Aesthetic?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Second Place
<\/strong>Haik Ushaglyan, Baron Kim
The Mirror
Van Nuys HIgh School
Van Nuys, California
Black History timeline: The Civil Rights movement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third Place
<\/strong>Isabella Zarzar
Scot Scoop
Carlmont High School
Belmont, California
A Brief History of Japanese Americans<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fourth Place
<\/strong>Michael Baker III, Pratha Ravani
Uncaged
Freedom High School
South Riding, Virginia
Class of 2023 Senior Map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fifth Place
<\/strong>Daniel Hemati
The Huron
Emery Huron High School
Ann Arbor, Michigan The United States Government Pushes to Boost Sales of Electric Vehicles<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honorable Mention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordyn Green
The Rider Online
Legacy High School
Mansfield, Texas
Starting the School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
MFS WordsWorth
Moorestown Friends School
Moorestown, New Jersey
Traveling Far and Wide: 2024 Intensive Learning Feature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophia Bateman
The Standard
The American School in London
London, United Kingdom
Phoebe Krumich embraces passion for literature, writing through education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maya Silberman
Wingspan
Liberty High School
Frisco, Texas
15 Redhawks named National Merit Semifinalists<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arden Margulis
M-A Chronicle
Menlo-Atherton High School
Atherton, California
Behind the Two Legal Organizations Investigating Antisemitism at SUHSD<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Podcast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>Emlyn McKinney
Odyssey Media Group
Clarke Central High School
Athens, Georgia
Letter to my younger self: Emlyn McKinney<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Second Place
<\/strong>Emily Diaz
Eagle Nation News
Prosper High School
Prosper, Texas
An Interview With My Mom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third Place
<\/strong>Matthew Quesada, Marcos Montesino, Abbey Suarez, Mia Ortiz, Christopher Gonzalez
CCNN Live
Christopher Columbus High School
Miami, Florida
Dominoes in the Park: A Miami Tradition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fourth Place
<\/strong>Sara Gelrud, Valeria Bigott
Raider Voice
Gulliver Preparatory School
Miami, Florida
Striking Through Hollywood: The Breakdown<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fifth Place
<\/strong>Gianna Liu
West Side Story
Iowa City West High School
Iowa City, Iowa
Tech Talk: Let’s Chat: GPT<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honorable Mention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew Quesada, Marcos Montesino, Abbey Suarez, Mia Ortiz, Christopher Gonzalez
CCNN Live
Christopher Columbus High School
Miami, Florida
The Dangers of Digital Dating <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liam Barrett
The Pitch
Walter Johnson High School
Bethesda, Maryland
The Change-Up: State of the School <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Matzkin
Eagle Nation Online
Prosper High School
Prosper, Texas
The Power of Music <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaden Gardiola
The Standard
The American School in London
London, United Kingdom
Have a Seat: Assistant High School Principal Natalie Maisey reflects on assuming new role, leadership<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First Place
<\/strong>Rowan Bienapfl, Rita Tran
The La Salle Falconer
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
Milwaukie, Oregon
Let’s Talk, Period.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Second Place
<\/strong>Isabella Westrich
Odyssey Media Group
Clarke Central High School
Athens, Georgia
Rose-colored glasses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third Place
<\/strong>Surabhi Komanduri
Uncaged
Freedom High School
South Riding, Virginia
Students’ Stress Over Competitive School Environment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fourth Place
<\/strong>Meggie Chen
El Estoque
Monta Vista High School
Cupertino, California
Fruit(less) communication<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fifth Place
<\/strong>Lucy Walker
The Review
St. John’s School
Houston, Texas
Katy Kirby’s ‘Blue Raspberry’ is a gem<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honorable Mention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lea Garcia-Salazar
Wingspan
Liberty High School
Frisco, Texas
The Fresh Perspective<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonah Pedroza
The Rider Online
Legacy High School
Mansfield, Texas
Bronco Nation, Now What?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kate Cooper
Raider Voice
Gulliver Preparatory
School Miami, Florida
Zak the Baker: A Miami Staple<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shrikha Balaji
Uncaged
Freedom High School
South Riding, Virginia
Hidden Gems Amongst Electives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Philpott
The Union St. Journal
Cherry Creek High School
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Peanuts and Cracker Jack #10: 2023’s Biggest Surprises<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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