Congratulations
to the winners of the 2014 Santa Clara University Communication Department High
School Journalism Competition
News Story
First Place
Sabrina T. Leung
Sabrina T. Leung
Carlmont High School
Journalism
Teacher/Adviser: Justin Raisner
"Flushing Out the Gender Separation"
"Flushing Out the Gender Separation"
Writing for the Scot Scoop News at Carlmont High School
in Belmont, California, Leung covers the challenges transgender students face
when using public restrooms. She provides in-depth reporting on the emotional
aspects of the issue, as well as insight into the inconsistent legal patchwork
of city, county, and state laws in place.
Second Place
Ben Rosenbaum
San Marin High School
Journalism
Teacher/Adviser: Scott MacLeod
“Traditions Altered for
Gender Equality”
Honorable Mention
Arianna Bayangos
Carlmont High School
Journalism
Teacher/Adviser: Justin Raisner
"Bullying on Social Media"
"Bullying on Social Media"
Feature Story
First Place
Lillian Massaro
Oregon Episcopal School
Journalism Teacher/Adviser: Robin Schauffler
"Just Say Hello"
Lillian Massaro
Oregon Episcopal School
Journalism Teacher/Adviser: Robin Schauffler
"Just Say Hello"
Massaro captures life at a
homeless encampment with a long-form approach that is sympathetic, clear-eyed,
and meticulously researched. The story was published in The Aardvark Dig at the Oregon Episcopal School in Portland.
Second Place
Teo Calvario
Jefferson High School
Journalism
Teacher/Adviser: Susan Sutton
“Fans Bid Final Farewell
to Candlestick Park”
Honorable Mention
Olivia Lamont
San Marin High School
Journalism
Teacher/Adviser: Scott MacLeod
"I Need to be Buff"
"I Need to be Buff"
Sports
Story
First Place
Elia Chen
Elia Chen
Monta Vista High School
Journalism Teacher/Adviser: Michelle Balmeo
Journalism Teacher/Adviser: Michelle Balmeo
"Four-foot-two MVHS
Alumnus Ran Boston Marathon"
Chen profiles Danh Trang,
a runner with far more ambitious goals than just finishing the Boston Marathon.
The result is a compelling portrait of an athlete, a race, and a dream that appeared
in El Estoque at Monta Vista High
School in Cupertino, California.
Second Place
Elaine Luong
Capistrano Valley High
School
Journalism
Teacher/Adviser: Tara Razi
"Divers Commit to Top Colleges"
"Divers Commit to Top Colleges"
Thanks to all the schools and student journalists who participated in this year's competition.
