Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: Coverage of public schools in Rappahannock County Entry Credit: Ireland Hayes Judge Comment: This story was such a great feature for the schools on the superintendent. Her many hats were included in the article as well as the supporting art. I liked the big school buses as the lead. Cellphones are a big issue and graduation were very good as well. Well done!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: Coverage of students and schools in Rappahannock County Entry Credit: Randy Rieland Judge Comment: This is an important topic and you did a good job writing it and including supporting graphics. The entire package of stories on trades and school funding were excellent.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Smyth County News & Messenger Entry Title: Serving Today, Tomorrow Entry Credit: Stephanie Porter-Nichols Judge Comment: The blue ribbon was a great story and I liked the photo to go with it. The band story was also super interesting but could of had better photos to go with it.
