The IWPA Very Proudly Announces the
2011 National Federation of Press Women High School Communications Contest - Illinois Winners

Editorial
Third: Rafi Khan, University High School, Chicago, Ill., “Chicago’s violence begs for bold action … and now!”

News Story
Honorable Mention: Will Podlewski, Lyons Township High School, LaGrange, Ill., “O’Boyle’s death draws LT together”

Feature Story
First: Meagan Flynn, Huntley High School, Huntley, Ill., “Three left …”

Columns
First: Rafi Khan, University High School, Chicago, Ill., “There’s no limit to no limit texting,” “Making marijuana legal just a matter of time,” “The dilemma of using a word that can pack a brutal punch”

Sports Photo
First: Jackie Robertson, University High School, Chicago, Ill., “Determined: Forward Rafi Khan jostles a North shore defender for possession of the ball, October 2 on Jackman Field. The Maroons pulled out the victory, 2-1.”

Double-Truck Layout
Third: Grace Kaminski, Evanston Township High School, Evanston, Ill., “Dr. Seuss’ lessons and rhymes relate to the students no matter the times”

Video News Story
First: Natalie Neiman, Deerfield High School, Deerfield, Ill., “Teen Unemployment”

Video Feature Story
Honorable Mention: Amy Yi, Deerfield High School, Deerfield, Ill., “Superstition

Video Sports Story
Honorable Mention: Tom Schoder, Lyons Township High School, LaGrange, Ill., “Chicago Wolves Future Journalist Media Day”

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