Combination Picture and Story ( Non-Daily Group 2)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: From JFK’s Oval O ffi ce to Flint Hil Entry Credit: Julia Shanahan, Luke Christopher, Dennis Brack Judge Comment: The fine images by Luke Christopher capture the spirit of Pat Saltonstall and her life. Very solid interview with Pat Saltonstall brings her career to life for the readers.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Gridiron Girls Entry Credit: Jen Jaqua, Stephen Faleski Judge Comment: Co-ed football well played and captured in photos and words that help fans enjoy the sport and appreciate the player’s effort.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Cadet Entry Title: Ghosts, ghouls, and the guard team Entry Credit: Adam Cioffi II, Alex Dieffenbach Judge Comment: Interesting prose describes the haunted atmosphere at VMI and an excellent photo of the moon rising over the barracks illustrates the story.
Competition Comment: Solid reporting and very good photgraphy are what these stories winners and more importantly help their newspapers show they have their hand on the pulse of their communities
