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Quill and Scroll recognizes WSS in annual contest

Journalism honor society names Henry Timmer-Hackert ’26 finalist in national writing contest.
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March 22, 2024
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Gianna Liu
Henry Timmer-Hackert ’26 is a national finalist for a staff editorial he wrote for the Oct. 6, 2023 WSS.

Quill and Scroll, a journalism honor society, recognized sophomore Henry Timmer-Hackert as a finalist in its national writing, photo and multimedia contest.

Timmer-Hackert is a finalist for the staff editorial he wrote for the Oct. 6, 2023 West Side Story, titled Broken Identities. Timmer-Hackert wrote the editorial, representing the majority viewpoint of the WSS editorial board, which called for support for students concerning recent legislation regarding gender identity.

Quill and Scroll selected 12% of its over 2,000 entries as finalists and will announce winners and recognize finalists at the JEA/NSPA National Journalism Convention in Kansas City, Mo. on April 6.

Additionally, all award winners are eligible as seniors to apply for Quill and Scroll’s student scholarships.
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Gianna Liu
Gianna Liu, Print Sports and Photo Editor
(she/her) Gianna is a Junior and is starting her second year on staff! She is the Photo and Sports Editor this year for print, which is exactly what she loves to do: photography and volleyball! When she isn't doing those or writing, you will catch her binge-watching K-dramas, reading (fiction), biking or perfecting her skin-care routine.

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