For the second year in a row, both of Crown Point High School’s print publications, the Excalibur yearbook and Inklings newspaper, took top state honors from the Indiana High School Press Association, earning Hoosier Star status.
Numerous students were also recognized for individual accomplishments in the IHSPA’s Harvey competition for work published during the 2013-2014 school year in the Inklings and Excalibur. They are:
IHSPA Harvey - Inklings Newspaper
1st place Newswriting: Maggie Gelon
1st Place Cartooning: Collin Raiser
1st Place Page Design: Maggie Gelon
2nd Place Sports Writing: Alaa Abdeldaiem
2nd Place Feature Writing: Tina Winfrey
3rd Place Feature Photo: Evi Lovin
3rd Place Infographics: Maggie Gelon
Honorable Mention: Inklings/ Overall Online Presence
IHSPA Harvey - Excalibur Yearbook
2nd Place Student Life: Staff
2nd Place People Pages: Staff
2nd Place Infographics: Amelia Schuch and Jackie Rettig
2nd Place Sports Photo: Michael Truschka
3rd Place Chronological Design: Staff
4th Place Photojournalism Portfolio: Evi Lovin
4th Place Spot News Photo: Jordan AlNimri
In addition, students recently competed on-site during the annual convention at Franklin College. Students earning individual awards are:
IHSPA On-site - Inklings Newspaper
1st place Editorial Cartooning: Collin Raiser
1st Place Sports Writing: Alaa Abdeldaiem
1st Place Infographic Design: Becca Burke
1st Place Front Page Design: Christina Winfrey
2nd Place Editorial Cartooning: Arriana Rainwater
2nd Place Ethics and Leadership: Verda Mirza
2nd Place Copy Editing: Lauren Massow
3rd Place Copy Editing: Olivia Elston
3rd Place Multi-Media: Sam Barloga
Honorable Mention Photo news/feature: Alex Stack
IHSPA On-site - Excalibur Yearbook
1st Place Student Life: Amelia Schuch
2nd Place Theme Development: Cassandra Kim
2nd Place Photo/News Feature: Jordan AlNimri
2nd Place Graphic Design: Shelby McCuan
3rd Place Photo Portfolio: Evi Lovin
3rd Place Infographic Design: Jackie Rettig
Advisers of the publications are Lisa Keene (Excalibur) and Julie Elston (Inklings).
*A photo entitled, “Inklings Newspaper and Excalibur Yearbook Students” featuring Crown Point High School Inklings Newspaper and Excalibur Yearbook staffs competed at the Indiana High School Press Association State Convention at Franklin College.