Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The News & Advance Entry Title: Community effort contributes to a sustainable, 'green' Randolph College; Randolph College's TAKE2 model offers students well-rounded, immersive experience; Curiosity, community at the forefront of UL's LIFE@Lynchburg senior program Entry Credit: Madi Kirkman Judge Comment: This entry was all about diversity with a wide range of news and feature stories covering education issues. I particularly liked the article about "Take 2"
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The News & Advance Entry Title: 'It's time to find solutions'; ‘A failing grade’; 'I don't want to leave' Entry Credit: Madi Kirkman Judge Comment: Well-balanced articles with good in-depth reporting and explanation of how different education issues impact the community.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Bristol Herald Courier Entry Title: "Ethical hacking" "West Ridge High launches barbering program" "Showing their strongest suit" Entry Credit: Robert Sorrell Judge Comment: Good stories delving into education topics that often go underreported, such as cybersecurity in schools.