2018-19 results
--Best of SNO
ATPI Fall Contest results
Advanced Multimedia:
1st: 25th anniversary of the Hispanic Heritage Festival (package): Lucero Rea, Aryanna Rodriguez, Justyne Bernal, Rachell Ramirez.
2nd: Lamar recruiting session (photos and video): Lucero Rea, Rachell Ramirez.
Advanced Video Documentary:
Honorable mention: "Students compare first and latest issues of The Magnet Tribune": Briana Sepulveda
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NSPA 2018 Digital Story of the Year
Honorable Mention: Multimedia News Story Package
Justyne Bernal, Rachell Ramirez, Lucero Rea, Aryanna Rodriguez
Original faculty, staff recognized at festival’s 25th anniversary
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Technology Expo
2nd Place: Mauro Flores and Jovan Contreras, Multimedia Applications (9/11 ceremony)
3rd Place: Andrea Guajardo, Internet Applications (Creative Writing Magazine website)
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- Jordan Rebeles (story), Bailey Yeary (photos)
- Addy Melgar
- Dafne Naranjo
- Erik Garcia (story), Analiz Robeldo (photos and graphics)
- Alfonso Gutierrez, Jr.
- Justyne Bernal
- Zoe Alvarez
- Zoe Alvarez
- Zoe Alvarez
- Zoe Alvarez
- Mauro Flores
- Jovan Contreras
ATPI Fall Contest results
Advanced Multimedia:
1st: 25th anniversary of the Hispanic Heritage Festival (package): Lucero Rea, Aryanna Rodriguez, Justyne Bernal, Rachell Ramirez.
2nd: Lamar recruiting session (photos and video): Lucero Rea, Rachell Ramirez.
Advanced Video Documentary:
Honorable mention: "Students compare first and latest issues of The Magnet Tribune": Briana Sepulveda
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NSPA 2018 Digital Story of the Year
Honorable Mention: Multimedia News Story Package
Justyne Bernal, Rachell Ramirez, Lucero Rea, Aryanna Rodriguez
Original faculty, staff recognized at festival’s 25th anniversary
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Technology Expo
2nd Place: Mauro Flores and Jovan Contreras, Multimedia Applications (9/11 ceremony)
3rd Place: Andrea Guajardo, Internet Applications (Creative Writing Magazine website)
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Texas Association of Journalism Educators
Best of Texas annual clip contest (overall results) March 1, 2019
Rankings: Superior, Excellent, Honorable Mention
Online Newspaper Division
News Story:
1. Superior, Jordyn Rebeles, Professor discusses childhood problems at his recital
2. Excellent, Zoe Alvarez, Federal employee describes government shutdown hardships
Personal Opinion Column:
1. Honorable Mention, Justyne Bernal, The Bug: 2018-2019 government shutdown is making history
2. Honorable Mention, Aryanna Rodriguez, Observations: The risks of oversharing on social media
News Photo: Honorable Mention, Lauren Medellin, photograph accompanying “Conference changes won’t stop students from succeeding.”
Print Newspaper Division
Alternative Copy: Honorable Mention, Madelyn Dion (editor), Justyne Bernal (photographer), Lucero Rea (photographer), Aryanna Rodriguez (reporter), tabloid published as part of the May 18, 2018 paper, #VMTSeniorsReminisce, “Emotional seniors recall good times downtown,” plus photos.
News Story:
1. Excellent, Kevin Garcia, “Prof: Shooters cannot be profiled,” May 18, 2018
2. Honorable Mention, Irene Alegria, “Documentary features two juniors,” Dec. 20, 2018
Entertainment Feature: Superior, Fernando Martinez, “Local musicians share their goals,” Dec. 20, 2018
Personal Opinion Column:
1. Excellent, Angie Bravo, “LMT should have used correct name,” Dec. 20, 2018
2. Honorable Mention, Aryanna Rodriguez, “Stats: Anti-gun states are deadlier,” Dec. 20, 2018
3. Honorable Mention, Justyne Bernal, “There is no reason to arm teachers,” May 18, 2018
4. Honorable Mention, Lucero Rea, “People should be able to die with dignity,” Dec. 20, 2018
Entertainment Review: Honorable Mention, Anna Davenport, “Pills help man become ‘Limitless’,” Dec. 20, 2018
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Interscholastic League Press Conference
Clip Contest (overall results), May 6, 2019
Ratings: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention
Division 6A, Print newspaper division
News Writing
2nd Kayla Gonzalez, “March for gun reform”/”Citizens demand government should protect children” (March for our Lives lead story, page 1A, May 18, 2018)
HM Kevin Garcia, “Prof: Shooters cannot be profiled” (March for our Lives sidebar, page 2A, May 18, 2018.)
Personal Opinion Column
2nd Justyne Bernal, “There is no reason to arm teachers,” May 18, 2018
HM Angie Bravo, “LMT should have used correct name,” Dec. 20, 2018
In-depth News-Feature Package
HM Kayla Gonzalez, Kevin Garcia, Audrey Castillo, Irene Alegria, Justyne Bernal, March for our Lives package: story, three sidebars, and op-ed column, May 18, 2018
General News Photo
2nd Kayla Gonzalez, page 1 photo, March for our Lives, May 18, 2018
Feature Photo
HM Briana Sepulveda, “Eating! Dancing! Playing! Fun! At the HHF!” photo of Brianna Martinez and Lazaro Arellano, Dec. 20, 2018
Entertainment Photo
2nd Justyne Bernal, “Students shine in annual Showcase,” photo of Lorena Gomez, May 18, 2018
Portrait Photo
HM Addy Melgar, “Holiday decorations adorn library,” photo of George Gloria, Dec. 20, 2018
Photo Portfolio
3rd Emily Garza, five photos published in “Veterans lauded with concert,” Dec. 20, 2018
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Division 6A, Online newspaper division
Personal Opinion Column
HM Angie Bravo, Terminally ill patients should be able to die with dignity
In-depth News-Feature Package
2nd Zoe Alvarez, Justyne Bernal, Four government shutdown stories (Zoe) plus op-ed column (Justyne)
Story 1, Story 2, Story 3, Story 4, op-ed column
Multimedia Package
2nd Aryanna Rodriguez (reporter), Lucero Rea (photographer), Justyne Bernal (photographer), Madelyn Dion (editor), Jonathan Martinez (videographer), Class of 2018 recalls good times at old campus. (Jonathan Martinez was Ms. Teran’s student who created a documentary of the visit.)
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Newspaper ratings
Print newspaper: Honor Award (equivalent to third place)
Online newspaper: Achievement Award (equivalent to second place)
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Best of Texas annual clip contest (overall results) March 1, 2019
Rankings: Superior, Excellent, Honorable Mention
Online Newspaper Division
News Story:
1. Superior, Jordyn Rebeles, Professor discusses childhood problems at his recital
2. Excellent, Zoe Alvarez, Federal employee describes government shutdown hardships
Personal Opinion Column:
1. Honorable Mention, Justyne Bernal, The Bug: 2018-2019 government shutdown is making history
2. Honorable Mention, Aryanna Rodriguez, Observations: The risks of oversharing on social media
News Photo: Honorable Mention, Lauren Medellin, photograph accompanying “Conference changes won’t stop students from succeeding.”
Print Newspaper Division
Alternative Copy: Honorable Mention, Madelyn Dion (editor), Justyne Bernal (photographer), Lucero Rea (photographer), Aryanna Rodriguez (reporter), tabloid published as part of the May 18, 2018 paper, #VMTSeniorsReminisce, “Emotional seniors recall good times downtown,” plus photos.
News Story:
1. Excellent, Kevin Garcia, “Prof: Shooters cannot be profiled,” May 18, 2018
2. Honorable Mention, Irene Alegria, “Documentary features two juniors,” Dec. 20, 2018
Entertainment Feature: Superior, Fernando Martinez, “Local musicians share their goals,” Dec. 20, 2018
Personal Opinion Column:
1. Excellent, Angie Bravo, “LMT should have used correct name,” Dec. 20, 2018
2. Honorable Mention, Aryanna Rodriguez, “Stats: Anti-gun states are deadlier,” Dec. 20, 2018
3. Honorable Mention, Justyne Bernal, “There is no reason to arm teachers,” May 18, 2018
4. Honorable Mention, Lucero Rea, “People should be able to die with dignity,” Dec. 20, 2018
Entertainment Review: Honorable Mention, Anna Davenport, “Pills help man become ‘Limitless’,” Dec. 20, 2018
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Interscholastic League Press Conference
Clip Contest (overall results), May 6, 2019
Ratings: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention
Division 6A, Print newspaper division
News Writing
2nd Kayla Gonzalez, “March for gun reform”/”Citizens demand government should protect children” (March for our Lives lead story, page 1A, May 18, 2018)
HM Kevin Garcia, “Prof: Shooters cannot be profiled” (March for our Lives sidebar, page 2A, May 18, 2018.)
Personal Opinion Column
2nd Justyne Bernal, “There is no reason to arm teachers,” May 18, 2018
HM Angie Bravo, “LMT should have used correct name,” Dec. 20, 2018
In-depth News-Feature Package
HM Kayla Gonzalez, Kevin Garcia, Audrey Castillo, Irene Alegria, Justyne Bernal, March for our Lives package: story, three sidebars, and op-ed column, May 18, 2018
General News Photo
2nd Kayla Gonzalez, page 1 photo, March for our Lives, May 18, 2018
Feature Photo
HM Briana Sepulveda, “Eating! Dancing! Playing! Fun! At the HHF!” photo of Brianna Martinez and Lazaro Arellano, Dec. 20, 2018
Entertainment Photo
2nd Justyne Bernal, “Students shine in annual Showcase,” photo of Lorena Gomez, May 18, 2018
Portrait Photo
HM Addy Melgar, “Holiday decorations adorn library,” photo of George Gloria, Dec. 20, 2018
Photo Portfolio
3rd Emily Garza, five photos published in “Veterans lauded with concert,” Dec. 20, 2018
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Division 6A, Online newspaper division
Personal Opinion Column
HM Angie Bravo, Terminally ill patients should be able to die with dignity
In-depth News-Feature Package
2nd Zoe Alvarez, Justyne Bernal, Four government shutdown stories (Zoe) plus op-ed column (Justyne)
Story 1, Story 2, Story 3, Story 4, op-ed column
Multimedia Package
2nd Aryanna Rodriguez (reporter), Lucero Rea (photographer), Justyne Bernal (photographer), Madelyn Dion (editor), Jonathan Martinez (videographer), Class of 2018 recalls good times at old campus. (Jonathan Martinez was Ms. Teran’s student who created a documentary of the visit.)
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Newspaper ratings
Print newspaper: Honor Award (equivalent to third place)
Online newspaper: Achievement Award (equivalent to second place)
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2017-18 results
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