The West Side Story staff received 1st place in the state for the following:
Column: “A Modest Disposal” by Prateek Raikwar ’18.
Illustration or Art: “Waste” by Simran Sarin ’17.
In-depth news: “Officials On The Way Out” by Deniz Ince ’19 and Gabby Skopec ’17.
Infographic: “Fall Sports Update” by Leah Dusterhoft ’17.
Multimedia news story: “Forever with “Flash” by Isabelle Robles ’17 and Fenna Semken ’18.
Multimedia sports story: “Ready for the next step: an interactive timeline” by Isabelle Robles ’17.
Personality profile: “She Was Strong and Her Braveness Was No Mystery” by Nina Elkadi ’18.
Photo story: “40 students leave class for sit-in protest” by Alyson Kuennen ’18.
Podcasting: “WSSPodcast Episode 1: Anne Schularick” by Prateek Raikwar ’18.
Sports photo: “High Jump” by Sarah Longmire
Sports story: “Officials On The Way Out” by Deniz Ince ’19 and Gabby Skopec ’17.
Social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Twitter (sports) and wsspaper on Snapchat
The West Side Story staff received 2nd place in the state for the following:
Column: “Grab ‘Em By The Safety Pin” by Wingel Xue
Infographic: “Chacos vs. Birks” by Leah Dusterhoft
Multimedia feature story: “Living life with Rett Syndrome” by Samalya Thenuwara
Multimedia sports story: “West cruises past Burlington” by Sarah Longmire and Isabelle Robles
Personality profile: “30 Minutes of Innocence and a Lifetime of Guilt” by Prateek Raikwar
Photo story: “Ride Along with an Officer” by Alyson Kuennen
Sports photo: “Rachael fights for the ball” by Sarah Longmire
The West Side Story staff received 3rd place in the state for the following:
Feature photo: “Ride Along” by Alyson Kuennen
Feature story: “A Look Back” by Nina Elkadi
Multimedia feature story: “The story of a miracle” by Fenna Semken
Multimedia sports story: “‘You’re on your own on this one:’ the story of a female wrestler” by Jessica Doyle ’19 and Deniz Ince ’19.
Newsmagazine multiple page design: “Oyakodon” by Catherine Ju ’18.
Newsmagazine one page design: “She Was Strong and Her Braveness Was No Mystery” by Catherine Ju ’18.
News photo: “Personalities of the Women’s March” by Allie Schmitt-Morriss ’19.
Photo story: “Open House at the Children’s Hospital” by Sarah Longmire ’17.
Sports story: “Success & Siblings” by Ellie Gretter ’18 and Deniz Ince ’19.
Staff editorial: “The Melting Melting Pot” by Simran Sarin ’17.
The West Side Story staff received Honorable Mention for the following:
Editorial cartoon or comic strip: “How To Be A WSS Staffer” by Braedyn Dochterman ’17.
Feature story: “Waste” by Will Conrad ’19 and Junhee Lee ’18.
Illustration or art: “Best of IC” by Angie Zirbes ’18.
Multimedia feature story: “Defining the female Olympian” by Leah Dusterhoft ’17 and Michael Moonjely ’17.
Multimedia news story: “Students lead anti-hate protest, work to end discrimination” by Cameron Cook ’17, Isabelle Robles ’17, Fenna Semken ’18, Caroline Young ’19 and Angie Zirbes ’18.
Multimedia sports story: “Students sign National Letters of Intent” by Gabby Skopec ’17.
Newsmagazine multiple page design: “Waste” by Simran Sarin ’17.
Newsmagazine one page design: “Living La Vida Cocoa” by Crystal Kim ’19.
News photo: “West Students at Rally” by Caroline Young ’19.
Personality profile: “On-the-spot success: Julie Watkins ’17” by Mary Vander Weg ’19.
Sports photo: “West basketball state tournament” by Sarah Longmire ’17.
For more information on awards, visit IHSPA.org.