Feature Profile Writing (including News Obituaries) ( Non-Daily Group 2)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Resilience Entry Credit: Stephen Faleski Judge Comment: The writer gives the community an outlet for their grief and loss in this story. It is both a testimony to the impact the community had on this young woman and she on them. It is what newspapers are for — a forum to inform, grieve, and memorialize. Even as an outsider with no ties to this community, the writer portrays the loss in a way that also makes me grieve for them. In addition to being well-written and engaging, it is generally free of errors, and is the reason I am choosing it as a winner.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: In Appreciation: Nol Putnam Entry Credit: Tim Carrington Judge Comment: This is a great in-depth piece on a man who touched many lives in person and via art. It is a beautiful way to say goodbye and help others mourn.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Cadet Entry Title: Sun Li-Jen '27: A cadet util the end Entry Credit: Adam Cioffi II Judge Comment: This story was well-written with all pertinent facts. The subject matter, Gen. Sun. was made to be relatable. The writer did excellent work and research on this story to show a bigger picture of a man's life, and keep it interesting, and understandable. Great work.
