Congratulations to the winners of the First Edition Competition from the 2024 Fall Conference. In a few instances, a runner-up was also identified. Certificates will be mailed to advisers.

Best of luck to all as they continue telling important stories this year!

Front Page

Winner—The Pitchfork, Marietta High School

Runner-up—Green & Gold, Wesleyan School

News Story

Winner—Sierra Pape, “Apalachee High School shooting shakes community, sparks state-wide threats,” The Southerner, Midtown High School

Runner-up—Grace Lovejoiy and Nyla Kerr, “‘It’s not going to go away anytime soon:’ Capital Improvements impacts parking for student drivers,” The Trail, McIntosh High School

Feature Story

Winner— Sierra Pape, Lily Rachwalski, and Henry Moye, “School community navigates first month of new phone policy,” The Southerner, Midtown High School

Runner-up—Alyssa Mehta and Ciara Whimbush, “‘Gold Strong!’: NC Rally Club raises awareness for childhood cancer during annual Rally Week,” The Chant, North Cobb High School

Sports Story

Winner—Sara Centner, “Rising star: Owen shines at Olympic Trials,” The Southerner, Midtown High School

Runner-up—Rosalyn Schwanke and Sophia Lamb, “Coming home proud: NC Warriors set fire to Marietta Blue Devils,” The Chant, North Cobb High School

Opinion Piece

Winner— Callie Kinsinger, “Gun violence in school settings: Georgia’s need for firearm training,” The Chant, North Cobb High School

Runner-up— Liam Geissler-Norseng, “Potential budget deficit requires district action,” The Southerner, Midtown High School

News

2024 First Edition Competition winners announced

GSPA