Feature Story Writing (excluding Obituaries) ( Online)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Harrisonburg Citizen Entry Title: Goatees and cat cameos while governing Entry Credit: Andrew Jenner Judge Comment: I am a sucker for a good-government story. This did well to outline the intricacies of a local government and why that is different from bigger levels. It was engaging and made me care about each of the council members.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Charlottesville Tomorrow Entry Title: Man who says he was wrongfully convicted of murder freed after 24 years in prison Entry Credit: Jessie Higgins Judge Comment: The story was a little bit repetitive at times, but such an interesting piece. The author did well to make me feel like I should care about this story. The writing was engaging and I wanted to continue reading at many points.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Harrisonburg Citizen Entry Title: Do not go quiet into that good night Entry Credit: Calvin Pynn Judge Comment: Was very well executed and does a great job of providing details, and making me care about the story. The writing was engaging, and perhaps even a little much at times. Overall it was well done.
