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Awards & Recognition

CSPANSPAJEALVRJQuill and ScrollNFPWSNSJYouth Journalism Initiative
CSPA Gold Circle Awards

April 2023

Editorial Writing | Certificate of Merit | Editorial Board

First person Experience | Second Place | Ahmed Ahmed

April 2022

Personal Opinion: Off-campus Issues | First Place | Ahmed Ahmed

Cartoons | Certificate of Merit | Dean Carrasco

Podcast | Second Place | Staff

April 2020

First Person Experience | Certificate of Merit | Eriyale Williams

January 2019

In-depth news/feature story | Certificate of Merit | Jackelyn Romo and Cosette Zielinski

Editorial Writing | Second Place | Editorial Board

Editorial Writing | Certificate of Merit | Editorial Board

First Person Experience | Third Place | Eriyale Williams

Cartoons | Certificate of Merit | Isabelle Del Rosario

Photo and Audio Slideshow | First Place | Cassie Valdez

April 2018

Editorial Writing | Third Place | Editorial Board

Cartoons | Second Place | Isabelle Del Rosario

Informational Graphic | Third Place | Editorial Board

February 2017

In-Depth news/feature story | Certificate of Merit | Alexis Drevetzki and Althea Gevero

General or Humor Commentary | Certificate of Merit | Vinh Tran

Photo Illustration | Certificate of Merit | Kei Chua

February 2016

News Feature | Second Place | Alexis Drevetzki

On-Campus Personal Opinion Issue | First Place | Summer Thomad

Headline Writing | First Place | Nikki Molina

February 2015

Editorial Writing | Certificate of Merit | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

General or Humor Commentary | Certificate of Merit | Alex Nedelcu

Single Spot News Photograph | Certificate of Merit | Michelle Manuel

February 2014

First Person Experience | Ceritificate of Merit | Alex Nedelcu

Single Spot News Photograph | 3rd Place | Alex Nedelcu

Single Spot News Photograph | Certificate of Merit | Terri Dang

June 2013

In-Depth News/Feature Story | 3rd Place | Bserat Ghebremicael, Jordan Sutton, Tazia Statucki

First Person Experience | Certificate of Merit | Alex Nedelcu

General Feature | 2nd Place | April Bitanga

Non-Fiction Interview | 2nd Place | Bserat Ghebremicael

Briefs Writing | 3rd Place | Marina Triplett

Briefs Writing | Certificate of Merit | June Santos

Single Spot News Photograph | 1st Place | April Bitanga

Single Spot News Photograph | 2nd Place | Elaine Wong

Single Feature Photograph | 1st Place | RJ Reyes

News Online Design Website | Certificate of Merit | Bserat Ghebremicael and Jordan Sutton

June 2012

Personality Profile | 2nd Place | Bserat Ghebremicael

Headline Writing | 1st Place | Nadia Manivong

Headline Writing | 2nd Place | April Bitanga

Caption Writing | 1st Place | Angelina Marcee

Caption Writing | 2nd Place | Lea Ligutom

Caption Writing | 3rd Place | Tazia Statucki

Briefs Writing | 1st Place | Nadia Manivong

Briefs Writing | 3rd Place | Faith Manley

Briefs Writing | Certificate of Merit | Nathalie Saligumba

CSPA Critique

February 2024 |High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Essential, Verbal & Visual)

December 2022 |High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Essential, Verbal & Visual)

December 2021 |High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Essential, Verbal & Visual)

December 2020 |High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Essential, Verbal & Visual)

September 2019 |High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Essential, Verbal & Visual)

December 2018 |High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Essential, Verbal & Visual)

December 2017 | High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Visual & Verbal)

December 2016 | High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Visual & Verbal)

August 2015 | High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Visual & Verbal)

August 2014 | High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Essential, Verbal & Visual)

August 2013 | High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honors (Essential, Verbal & Visual)

August 2012 | High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honor (Verbal)

August 2011 | High School Digital Publication | Gold Ranking with All-Colombian Honor (Visual)

CSPA Crown Awards

March 2024 | High school Digital Publication Gold Crown

March 2023 | High school Digital Publication Gold Crown

March 2022 | High school Digital Publication Gold Crown

March 2021 | High School Digital Publication Gold Crown

March 2020 | High School Digital Publication Gold Crown

March 2019 | High School Digital Publication Gold Crown

March 2018 | High School Digital Publication Gold Crown

March 2017 | High School Digital Publication Gold Crown

March 2016 | High School Digital Publication Gold Crown

March 2015 | High School Digital Publication Gold Crown

March 2014 | High School Digital Publication Silver Crown

Best in Show

Boston Fall Convention November 2023 | Broadcast News Story | 6th Place & 8th Place

San Francisco Spring Convention April 2023 | Online Publication (small school) | 3rd Place

Fall Virtual Convention November 2021 | Online Publication (large school) | 3rd Place

Spring Virtual Convention April 2021 | Online Publication (large school) | 5th Place

Anaheim Spring Convention November 2019 | Online Publication (small school) | 7th Place

Dallas Fall Convention November 2017 | Online Publication (small school) | 1st Place

Seattle Spring Convention April 2017 | Online Publication (small school) | 2nd Place

Indianapolis Fall Convention November 2016 | Online Publication (small school) | 1st Place

Orlando Fall Convention November 2015 | Online Publication (small school) | 1st Place

Denver Spring Convention April 2015 | Online Publication (small school) | 10th Place

San Diego Spring Convention April 2014 | Online Publication (small school) | 1st Place

Boston Fall Convention November 2013 | Online Publication (small school) | 9th Place

San Francisco Spring Convention April 2013 | Online Publication (small school) | 5th Place

San Antonio Fall Convention November 2012 | Online Publication (small school) | 8th Place

Seattle Spring Convention April 2012 | Online Publication (small school) | 6th Place

NSPA Critique

September 2024 | All-American Ranking w/five Marks of Distinction

December 2023 | All-American Ranking w/five Marks of Distinction

April 2023 | Inducted to NSPA Hall of Fame

January 2023 | All-American Ranking w/four Marks of Distinction

January 2022 | All-American Ranking w/four Marks of Distinction

September 2021 | All-American Ranking w/four Marks of Distinction

September 2020 | All-American Ranking w/four Marks of Distinction

September 2020 | All-American Ranking w/four Marks of Distinction

September 2019 | All-American Ranking w/four Marks of Distinction

August 2018 | All-American Ranking w/four Marks of Distinction

November 2017 | All-American Ranking w/five Marks of Distinction

September 2016 | All-American Ranking w/five Marks of Distinction

September 2015 | First Class Ranking w/one Mark of Distinction

December 2014 | All-American Ranking w/five Marks of Distinction

May 2014 | All-American Ranking w/four Marks of Distinction

June 2013 | All-American Ranking w/five Marks of Distinction

June 2012 | First Class Ranking

December 2011 | First Class Ranking

June 2011 | First Class Ranking

December 2010 | Second Class Ranking

NSPA Pacemaker Awards

March 2024 | Online Pacemaker Winner

April 2023 | Online Pacemaker Finalist

April 2022 | Online Pacemaker Finalist

April 2021 | Online Pacemaker Winner

April 2020 | Online Pacemaker Winner

April 2019 | Online Pacemaker Winner

April 2018 | Online Pacemaker Finalist

April 2017 | Online Pacemaker Winner

March 2016 | Online Pacemaker Winner

April 2014 | Online Pacemaker Winner

April 2013 | Online Pacemaker Finalist

NSPA Individual Awards

November 2023

Yearbook Theme Package | Fifth Place | The Howl Staff

Editorial Writing | Honorable Mention | Southwest Shadow Staff

November 2021

Opinion Story of the Year | Honorable Mention | Ahmed Ahmed

Opinion Story of the Year | 1st Place | Southwest Shadow Staff

November 2020

News Digital Story of the Year | Honorable Mention | Ahmed Ahmed, Alyxander Beeten, Charli Gisi, Joshua Mercado, David Paleracio

Feature Digital Story of the Year | Fifth Place | Southwest Shadow Staff

Feature Photo | Honorable Mention | Eriyale Williams

November 2019

Feature Digital Story of the Year | Honorable Mention | Southwest Shadow Staff

November 2018

Yearbook Spread Design of the Year | Fifth Place | Jewel Granados

November 2018

Feature Digital Story of the Year | Fourth Place | Jackie Romo and Cosette Zielinski

November 2018

Cartooning Portfolio of the Year | Honorable Mention | Isabelle Del Rosario

November 2016

Feature Picture of the Year | Ninth Place | Emily Yu

News Picture of the Year | Fifth Place | Emily Yu

November 2015

News Picture of the Year | Fourth Place | Jorge Carrera

April 2014

Cartooning Award | Honorable Mention | Andrea Galvan

Nevada Journalist of the Year

2022 | Ahmed Ahmed

2018 | Cassie Valdez

2017 | Alexis Drevetzki

Write-off Contests

Boston Fall Convention November 2023

Yearbook Layout: Cover/Endsheet | Honorable Mention | Alexis Rivera

Yearbook Layout: Theme | Superior | Caitlin Walczak

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Academics | Superior | KJ Palacios

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Sports | Honorable Mention | Drue Marie Ramos

First-Year Photo | Honorable Mention | Amelia Castellanos

San Francisco Spring Convention April 2023

News Editing/Headline/Current Events | Honorable Mention | Yaritzza Montenegro

Press Law and Ethics | Honorable Mention | Ayma Malik

Yearbook Copy/Caption: Sports | Honorable Mention | JJ Farrales

Yearbook Copy/Caption: Academics | Superior | Eloisa Valelo

Yearbook Copy/Caption: Student Life | Honorable Mention | Kathryn Peterson

General or Spot News Photography | Honorable Mention | Kimberly Cueto

First-Year Photo | Honorable Mention | Rui Ji Qin

Video Package Editing | Honorable Mention | Travis McGinnis

Virtual April 2021

Editorial Writing | Excellent | Ahmed Ahmed

Feature Writing | Honorable Mention | Julia Jauregui

Sports Writing | Honorable Mention | Hannah Hernandez

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Sports | Superior | Annie Lin

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Clubs | Honorable Mention | April Talaro

Yearbook Layout: Cover/Endsheets | Honorable Mention | Sandra Amores

Graphic Design: Logo | Honorable Mention | Tishie Nyitray

Portrait Photo | Excellent | Dean Carrasco

Washington D.C. Fall Convention November 2019

Commentary Writing | Honorable Mention | Eriyale Williams

Editorial Cartooning | Honorable Mention | Dean Carrasco

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Academics | Honorable Mention | April Talaro

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Sports | Honorable Mention | Victoria Ornelas

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Clubs | Honorable Mention | Alexa Jacob

Online News Package | Honorable Mention | Charli Gisi, McKenna Thayer, Noel Sarte-Saad

Anaheim Spring Convention April 2019

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Clubs | Excellent | Kenneth Talusan

Graphic Design: Logo | Honorable Mention | Zhen Yu

General or Spot News Photography | Honorable Mention | Kyle Bayudan

Online News Package | Excellent| Grinesa Bajrami, Charli Gisi and Noel Sarte-Saad

Chicago Fall Convention November 2018

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Sports | Honorable Mention | Alyx Beeten

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Academics | Excellent | Kenneth Talusan

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Clubs | Excellent | Samantha Wilson

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Student Life | Honorable Mention | Cosette Zielinski

Literary Magazine: Photography | Excellent | Kiara Ivas

Graphic Design: Logo | Excellent | Zhen Yu

General News/Spot News Photography | Superior | Kyle Bayudan

First-Year Photo | Excellent | Vanessa Robbins

Online News Package | Superior | Grinesa Bajrami, Charli Gisi and Noel Sarte-Saad

San Francisco Spring Convention April 2018

Review Writing | Honorable Mention | Shareen Basyari

Commentary Writing | Excellent | Cassie Valdez

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Academics | Honorable Mention | Alyx Beeten

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Clubs | Honorable Mention | Kenneth Talusan

Yearbook Copy/Captions: Sports | Superior | Kiara Ivas

Yearbook Layout: Cover/Endsheets | Honorable Mention | Lauryn Kern

Yearbook Layout: Inside Pages | Excellent | Russel Valdez

Yearbook Layout: Theme | Honorable Mention | Kiana Tibule

Literary Magazine: Poetry | Honorable Mention | Eriyale Williams

Literary Magazine: Photography | Honorable Mention | Mackenzie O’Mara

Graphic Design: Logo | Honorable Mention | Zhen Yu

Dallas Fall Convention November 2017

Feature Photography | Honorable Mention | Justine Ho

Newswriting | Julia Cox |Honorable Mention

YB Layout: Inside Pages | Excellent | Russel Valdez

YB Copy/Caption: Student Life | Excellent | Cosette Zielinski

YB Copy/Caption: Academics | Kiana Tibule | Superior

Photo Portrait | Arielle Fernandez | Superior

Seattle Spring Convention April 2017

News | Honorable Mention | Julia Cox

Commentary | Excellent | Cassie Valdez

Academics | Superior | Kenneth Talusan

Student Life | Honorable Mention | Brooke Sorensen

Inside Pages | Superior | Russel Valdez

Logo | Excellent | Zhen Yu

Advertising | Excellent | Jewel Granados

First Year Photo | Excellent | Kiara Ivas

Online News Package | Superior | Arielle Fernandez, Alexis Drevetzki, Althea Gevero

Indianapolis Fall Convention November 2016

Online News Package | Honorable Mention | Arielle Fernandez, Alexis Drevetzki, Althea Gevero

Feature Photography | Honorable Mention | Jackie Romo

Commentary | Honorable Mention | Cassie Valdez

Inside Pages | Superior | Russel Valdez

Orlando Fall Convention November 2015

News Editing/Headline | Excellent | Brandon Hatch

Photo Story | Excellent | Jorge Carrera

Online News Package | Excellent | Alexis Drevetzki, Althea Gevero, Nikki Molina

Yearbook Student Life Photography | Honorable Mention | Precious Galang

Graphic Design: Logo | Honorable Mention | Kei Chua

Yearbook Cover/Endsheets | Honorable Mention | Ironn Signey

Yearbook Layout: Theme | Honorable Mention | Tami Navarro

Yearbook Copy/Caption: Student Life | Honorable Mention | Miruel Talaro

Denver Spring Convention April 2015 

News Editing/Headline | Honorable Mention | Brandon Hatch

Editorial Writing | Honorable Mention | Danijel Zekanovic

Online News Package | Superior | Nikki Molina, Jenika Chiang, Acel Soriano

Sports Writing | Superior | Migi Contreras

Commentary Writing | Superior | Summer Thomad

Newswriting | Honorable Mention | Tyler Antonio

Rising Star Award | Adviser Mr. Matthew LaPorte

Washington D.C. Fall Convention November 2014

Review Writing | Superior | Althea Gevero

Commentary Writing | Superior | Alex Nedelcu

Online News Package | Superior | Acel Soriano, Nikki Molina, Jen Chiang

Yearbook Layout (Theme) | Honorable Mention | Tami Navarro

Photo Story | Honorable Mention | Emily Yu

Yearbook Copy/Caption: Student Life | Honorable Mention | Miruel Talaro

San Diego Spring Convention April 2014

Review Writing | Excellent | Althea Gevero

Copy Editing/Headline Writing | Excellent | Jorge Carrera

Yearbook Layout (Theme) | Excellent | Tamara Navarro

Yearbook Layout (Inside Pages) | Honorable Mention | Shamaeka Pagado

Online News Package | Honorable Mention | Jenika Chiang, Danijel Zekanovic, Patricia Ascano

Boston Fall Convention November 2013

Review Writing | Excellent | Sahar Kanfi

News Writing | Excellent | Jenika Chiang

Editorial Writing | Honorable Mention | Jacob Berroya

Advertising | Honorable Mention | Michelle Manuel

San Francisco Spring Convention April 2013

News Writing | Honorable Mention | Jenika Chiang

Feature Writing | Honorable Mention | RJ Reyes

Review Writing | Honorable Mention | Sahar Kanfi

San Antonio Fall Convention November 2012

Editorial Writing | Honorable Mention | Jordan Sutton

Review Writing | Honorable Mention | Sahar Kanfi

Seattle Spring Convention April 2012

Online News Package | Superior Ranking | Bserat Ghebremicael, Jordan Sutton, Tazia Statucki

Editorial Cartoon | Honorable Mention | Rochelle Mae Ruiz

Annual LVRJ Journalism Awards

May 2023

Opinion Writing | Third Place | Rhamil Taguba

Best Editorial Cartoon | Third Place | Arcade Encarnacion

Best News Story | First Place | Tishie Nyitray

Best Feature Story | Third Place | Tishie Nyitray, Hannah Paine, Lily Gurdison, Ayma Malik, Kathryn Peterson, Ashley Harris

Best Headline | Third Place | Ayma MAlik

June 2020

Best News Website | Second Place

Best Multimedia Story | Second Place

Best Feature Photo | Second Place | Sophie Khou

Best News Photo | Third Place | Kevyn Yuen

Best Headline | First Place | Ahmed Ahmed

Best Feature Story | Third Place | McKenna Thayer

Best Editorial Cartoon | Second Place | Dean Carrasco

May 2019

Best News Website | First Place

Best Editorial | First Place | Editorial Board

Best Editorial | Third Place | Editorial Board

Best Informational Artwork | First Place | Amanda Masek

Best News Story | Third Place | Grinesa Bajrami

Best Feature Story | First Place | Southwest Shadow Staff

Best News Photo | Honorable Mention | Kyle Bayudan

May 2018

Best News Website | First Place

Best Editorial | Third Place | Editorial Board

Best Opinion Writing (Humorous) | Third Place | Vinh Tran

Best Opinion Writing (Pro-Con) | First Place | Vinh Tran, Cassie Valdez

Best Editorial Cartoon | Third Place, Honorable Mention | Isabelle Del Rosario

Best Feature Story | First Place | Cosette Zielinski and Jackelyn Romo

May 2017

Best News Website | First Place

Best Opinion Writing (Serious) | First Place | Cassie Valdez

Best Opinion Writing (Pro-Con) | Third Place | Vinh Tran, Cassie Valdez

Best Editorial Cartoon | First Place | Isabelle Del Rosario

Best Sports Feature | Third Place | Jackie Romo, Alexis Drevetzki

Best News Story | Second Place | Althea Gevero, Angelique Zuviri

Best Feature Story | First Place | Althea Gevero, Alexis Drevetzki

Best Review Story | Second Place | Althea Gevero

Best News Photo | First Place | Russel Valdez

Best News Photo | Second Place | Julia Cox

Best Feature Photo | Second Place | Vinh Tran

May 2016

Best News Website | Second Place

Best Photo Illustration | First Place | Kei Chua

Best Opinion Writing (Serious) | First Place | Summer Thomad

Best News Story | Second Place | Tyler Antonio

Best Review | Second Place | Nikki Molina

Best Review | Third Place | Vinh Tran

Best Editorial | Third Place | Editorial Board

May 2014

Best Editorial | Honorable Mention

Best Informational Artwork | Honorable Mention

Best News Story | First Place

Best Review | Second Place

Best Sports Photo | Second Place

Best News Photo | Third Place

May 2012

Best News Website | 1st Place

Best News Story | 3rd Place | Elaine Wong

Best Feature Photo | 1st Place | Jordan Sutton

Best Entertainment Story | 3rd Place | Michelle Manuel

Best Sports Feature | 3rd Place | Bserat Ghebremicael

Best Editorial Cartoon | Honorable Mention | Rochelle Mae Ruiz

Best Opinion Writing/Humorous | 2nd Place | Tazia Statucki

May 2011

Best News Site | 1st Place

Best Editorial | 2nd Place

Best News Photo | Honorable Mention | Jordan Sutton

Best Feature Story | Honorable Mention

Best Entertainment Story | Honorable Mention | Bserat Ghebremichael

Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest and Blogging Competition

March 2024

Beginning Videographer | First Place | Travis McGinnis & Ellie Lakatos

Beginning Videographer | Third Place | Travis McGinnis & Katie Peterson

Column Writing – Non-Sports | Honorable Mention | Ethan Bull

Column Writing – Non-Sports | Honorable Mention | Ayma Malik

Editorial Cartoon | Honorable Mention | Arcade Encarnacion

Informational Graphic | Honorable Mention | Shayna Migalang

March 2022

Review Writing | Second Place | Philipos Alebachew

Informational Graphic | Honorable Mention | Alexa Rondez

March 2020

Editorial Writing | Third Place

Editorial Writing | Honorable Mention

Editorial Cartoon | Honorable Mention | Rhamil Taguba

Review Writing | Honorable Mention | Naila Yazdani

News Writing | Honorable Mention | Ahmed Ahmed

March 2019

Editorial Writing | Third Place

Personal Opinion Column | Honorable Mention | Eriyale Williams

News Media Evaluation

September 2024

George H. Gallup Award | Highest Honor

September 2023

George H. Gallup Award | Highest Honor

September 2022

George H. Gallup Award | Highest Honor

September 2021

George H. Gallup Award | Highest Honor

September 2020

George H. Gallup Award | Highest Honor

September 2019

George H. Gallup Award | Highest Honor

September 2018

George H. Gallup Award | Highest Honor

September 2017

International First Place Award

September 2016

George H. Gallup Award | Highest Honor

NFPW High School Communications Contest

March 2024

Editorial | First Place | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Editorial | Second Place | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Editorial | Honorable Mention | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Editorial | Honorable Mention | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Editorial | Honorable Mention | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

News Story | Second Place | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

News Story | Second Place | Ava Torres

News Story | Honorable Mention | Yaritzza Montenegro

News Story | Honorable Mention | Joy Ryan

Feature Story | Second Place | Zelina Panissidi

Feature Story | Third Place | Ava Torres

Columns/Blogs | Second Place | Ayma Malik

Columns/Blogs | Honorable Mention | Ethan Bull

Review | Second Place | Yaritzza Montenegro

Review | Honorable Mention | Venice Jingco

Review | Honorable Mention | Yaritzza Montenegro

Cartooning | Second Place | Arcade Encarnacion

Environment | First Place | Ayma Malik, Ethan Bull, Yaritzza Montenegro, Jianna Aganon, Kathryn Peterson, Kalista Palarca

Video Feature Story | First Place | Travis McGinnis, Ellie Lakatos

Video Feature Story | Second Place | Travis McGinnis, Katie Peterson

Video Feature Story | Second Place | Travis McGinnis, Chase Paine

Video Feature Story | Third Place | Travis McGinnis, Katie Peterson

March 2023

Editorial | First Place | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Editorial Cartoon | First Place | Arcade Encarnacion

Video News Story | First Place | Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis

Column Writing | Second Place | Ethan Bull

Review Writing | Second Place | Venice Jingco

Editorial Writing | Honorable Mention | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Column Writing | Honorable Mention | Ethan Bull

Column Writing | Honorable Mention | Ayma Malik

News Story | Honorable Mention | Ashley Harris

Feature Story | Honorable Mention | Staff

Feature Story | Honorable Mention | Staff

Review | Honorable Mention | Shayna Migalang

Editorial Cartoon | Honorable Mention | Arcade Encarnacion

March 2022

Reviews | First Place | Alyssa Rose

News Story | Second Place | Tishie Nyitray

Editorial | Second Place | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Opinion | Honorable Mention | Rhamil Taguba

Review | Honorable Mention | Jackson Bogan

News Story | Honorable Mention | Gurleen Swaich

Editorial | Honorable Mention | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

March 2021

Columns/Blogs | First Place | Ahmed Ahmed

Cartooning| First Place | Dean Carrasco

Yearbook Layout | First Place | Jessica Stott

Editorial | Second Place | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Yearbook Layout | Second Place | Alan Ong, Sandra Amores, Annie Lin

Yearbook Layout | Third Place | Xavier Torres

Review | Third Place | Julia Jauregui

Review | Honorable Mention | Jackson Bogan

Review | Honorable Mention | Hanae Furugaki

Review | Honorable Mention | Aila Pasic

Review | Honorable Mention | Gurleen Swaich

News | Honorable Mention | Gurleen Swaich

News | Honorable Mention | Ahmed Ahmed

Cartooning | Honorable Mention | Dean Carrasco

Yearbook Layout | Honorable Mention | Sandra Amores

Yearbook Layout | Honorable Mention | Xavier Torres, Daniella Sayson, Clyde Hao

April 2018

Columns/Blogs | First Place | Cassie Valdez

Opinion | First Place | Shareen Basyari

Yearbook Layout | First Place | Kiana Tibule

Columns/Blogs | Third Place | Vinh Tran

Cartooning | Honorable Mention | Isabelle Del Rosario

Editorial | Honorable Mention | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

March 2017 

Contest At-Large Designations

Columns/Blogs | First Place | Cassie Valdez

News/Feature Photo | First Place | Julia Cox

Cartooning | First Place | Jack Rourke

Editorial | Third Place | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Feature Story | Second Place | Althea Gevero

Feature Story | Honorable Mention | Maggie Shepard

Review | Honorable Mention | Adriana Cayetano

2019 Newspaper

Best-in-Show HS Online News Site | All-Nevada

News Writing | Excellent | Shareen Basyari

Feature Writing | Superior | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Profile Writing | Superior | McKenna Thayer

Review Writing | Honorable Mention | Kyle Bayudan

Staff Editorial Writing | Honorable Mention | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Column Writing | Honorable Mention | Shareen Basyari

Caption Writing | McKenna Thayer | Superior

Caption Writing | Eriyale Williams | Honorable Mention

Online News Package | Grinesa Bajrami, Noel Sarte-Saad, Charli Gisi | Superior

News Photo | Grinesa Bajrami | Superior

Feature Photo | McKenna Thayer | Superior

Feature Photo | Shareen Basyari | Superior

Sports Reaction Photo | Kyle Bayudan | Superior

First-Year Photo | McKenna Thayer | Superior

First-Year Photo | Amanda Masek | Superior

Editorial Cartoon | Vincent Dagan | Superior

Illustration | Vincent Dagan | Superior

Illustration | Shareen Basyari | Honorable Mention

Infographic | Charli Gisi | Superior

2018 Newspaper

Best-in-Show HS Online News Site | All-Nevada

News Writing | Superior | Cassie Valdez

News Writing | Superior | Kyle Bayudan and Shareen Basyari

Feature Writing | Excellent | Jackelyn Romo and Cosette Zielinski

Feature Writing | Honorable Mention | Shareen Basyari and Kyle Bayudan

Profile Writing | Excellent | Eriyale Williams

Review Writing | Excellent | Noel Sarte-Saad

Review Writing | Honorable Mention | Shareen Basyari

Humorous Opinion Writing | Honorable Mention | Vinh Tran

Serious Opinion Writing | Superior | Cassie Valdez

Serious Opinion Writing | Honorable Mention | Cassie Valdez

Staff Editorial Writing | Superior | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Staff Editorial Writing | Superior | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Column Writing | Superior | Cassie Valdez

Column Writing | Excellent | Vinh Tran

Headline Writing | Excellent | Sofia Islam

Caption Writing | Superior | Sofia Islam and Cassie Valdez

Caption Writing | Excellent | Cassie Valdez

Online News Package | Superior | Jackelyn Romo and Cosette Zielinski

Online News Package | Honorable Mention | Cassie Valdez

News Photo | Excellent | Shareen Basyari

News Photo | Honorable Mention | Grinesa Bajrami

Feature Photo | Superior | Justine Ho

Feature Photo | Excellent | Cassie Valdez

Photo Story | Superior | Maggie Shepard and Cassie Valdez

Photo Story | Excellent | Noel Saarte-Saad

Editorial Cartoon | Superior | Isabelle Del Rosario

Editorial Cartoon | Honorable Mention | Isabelle Del Rosario

Infographic | Superior | Sofia Islam

Infographic | Excellent | Cassie Valdez

2017 Newspaper

Best-in-Show HS Online News Site | All-Nevada

Feature Writing | Superior

Sports Feature Writing | Superior

Profile Writing | Superior

Caption Writing | Superior

News Photo | Superior

First-Year Photo | Superior

Online News Package | Excellent

Photo Essay | Excellent

Editorial Cartoon | Excellent

Editorial Cartoon | Honorable Mention

News Writing | Honorable Mention

Review Writing | Honorable Mention

Feature Photo | Honorable Mention

Sports Action Photo | Honorable Mention

Feature Writing | Honorable Mention

Staff Editorial Writing | Honorable Mention

Headline Writing | Honorable Mention

2016 Newspaper

Best in Show HS Online News Site | First Place

News Writing | Honorable Mention

Feature Writing | Honorable Mention

Sports Feature Writing | Honorable Mention

Profile Writing | Superior/Superior

Review Writing | Excellent

Humorous Opinion Writing | Superior

Serious Opinion Writing | Honorable Mention

Op-Ed Writing | Superior

Column Writing | Excellent/Honorable Mention

Headline Writing | Excellent

Caption Writing | Superior/Honorable Mention

News Photo | Honorable Mention

Feature Photo | Excellent

Sports Reaction Photo | Excellent

First-Year Photo | Superior/Excellent

Photo Essay | Excellent/Honorable Mention

Photo Illustration | Honorable Mention

Editorial Cartoon | Honorable Mention

Illustration | Excellent/Honorable Mention

Infographic | Excellent

Website Design | Honorable Mention

2022

In-Depth Reporting by a Team | Honorable Mention | Ahmed Ahmed, Hannah Paine, Kayla Thomas, Farhad Yazdani, Rhamil Taguba and Kristin Bernasor

News Story by an Individual | Honorable Mention | Ahmed Ahmed

Profile | Second Place | Ashley Harris

Editorial | First Place | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Cartoons | Honorable Mention | Dean Carrasco

2021

Multimedia Feature Story – Individual | Honorable Mention | Ahmed Ahmed

Multimedia Feature Story – Individual | Honorable Mention | Julia Jauregui

Podcast | Honorable Mention | Ahmed Ahmed

Profile | Honorable Mention | Monserat Mendiola

Profile | Honorable Mention | Kayla Thomas

Editorial | First Place | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Opinion Writing | Honorable Mention | Monserat Mendieta

Opinion Writing: Pro/Con | First Place | Ahmed Ahmed & Rhamil Taguba

Columns | Honorable Mention | Ahmed Ahmed

Cartoons | Second Place | Dean Carrasco

Cartoons | Honorable Mention | Dean Carrasco

Reviews: Music | Second Place | Aila Pasic

Reviews: General | First Place | Jackson Bogan

2020

Columns | First Place | Eriyale Williams

Columns | Honorable Mention | Ahmed Ahmed

Editorial | Honorable Mention | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Feature Writing Team | First Place | Southwest Shadow Staff

Reviews General | Honorable Mention | Julia Jauregui

2019

Journalism Educator of the Year | Winner | Matthew LaPorte

Cartoons | Honorable Mention | Isabelle Del Rosario

Columns | Honorable Mention | Shareen Basyari

Columns | Honorable Mention | Eriyale Williams

Editorial | Second Place | Southwest Shadow Editorial Board

Multimedia Feature Team | Honorable Mention | Shareen Basyari and Laurence Eslava

Opinion | Second Place | Jasmine Bobbins

News Photo | Honorable Mention | Grinesa Bajrami

Sports Photo | Honorable Mention | Kyle Bayudan

Profile | Second Place | Eriyale Williams

Reviews General | Second Place | Noelani Sarte-Saad

Reviews General | Honorable Mention | Noelani Sarte-Saad

Music Reviews | Honorable Mention | Noelani Sarte-Saad

2018

Journalism Educator of the Year | Finalist | Matthew LaPorte

Cartoons | First Place | Isabelle Del Rosario

Columns | Honorable Mention | Cassie Valdez

Feature Writing Team | Second Place | Kyle Bayudan and Shareen Basyari

First-Person Essay | Second Place | Shareen Basyari

News Story Team | Second Place | Sofia Islam and Cassie Valdez

2017

Student Journalist of the Year | Winner | Althea Gevero

Journalism Educator of the Year | Finalist | Matthew LaPorte

Cartoons | First Place| Jack Rourke

Columns | Second Place| Cassie Valdez

Editorial | Honorable Mention | Editorial Board

Feature Writing | Honorable Mention | Althea Gevero

Feature Writing | Honorable Mention | Jackie Romo

Profile | First Place| Maggie Shepard

Reviews | Second Place| Adriana Cayetano

2016

Journalism Educator of the Year | Finalist | Matthew LaPorte

Reviews | Honorable Mention | Nikki Molina

Columns | Second Place | Summer Thomad

Music Reviews | Second Place | Althea Gevero

Feature Writing Team | First Place | Alexis Drevetzki

Profile | Second Place | Alexis Drevetzki

Feature Writing Team | First Place | Migi Contreras

2015

Feature Writing | Honorable Mention | Alexis Drevetzki

Reviews | First Place | Althea Gevero

Photo Illustration | Second Place | Amanda Galvan

Cartoons | Honorable Mention | Andrea Galvan

Editorial | Second Place | Editorial Board

Feature Photo | Second Place | Migi Contreras

Music Reviews | Honorable Mention | Nikki Molina

Columns | Second Place | Summer Thomad

Journalism Educator of the Year | Finalist | Matthew LaPorte