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SCSPA
S o u t h C a r o l i n a S c h o l a s t i c P r e s s A s s o c i a t i o n • Spring Conference • April 25, 2016
SCSPA Journalist of the Year: Cole Lowery, Summerville HS
Each year SCSPA recognizes one graduating senior
is also active in the community, freelancing and shooting
for his/her outstanding contributions to
photos for various businesses around town.
scholastic journalism.
“Cole is an exemplary leader and works
Cole Lowery is a senior at Summerville
extremely well with others,” Samantha Hoffman,
HS and works on his school’s daily broadcast
Cole’s English teacher, said. “He is a mature
show, Wave TV. He is one of the morning
individual and prioritizes effectively in all that
anchors and works on packages and stories as
he does. It is my opinion that Cole will make
well. He produced a package last year on the
many worthwhile contributions to society
Walter Scott shooting, which A.J. Chambers,
as he continues with his future endeavors.”
Cole’s adviser, said Cole had to fight to get
Cole has been involved with SCSPA since
on the air. The story did run, thanks to Cole’s
his sophomore year and has made a positive
efforts, and was met with accolades from
impact on high school journalism. He plans
the Academy of Scholastic Broadcasting.
on continuing in journalism by joining the
Cole Lowery
Chambers would go on to say
Gamecock Gateway program in the fall.
Cole’s “expectations far exceeded his
Cole said it is “reassuring to see my hard
classmates. It is not uncommon for him to spend work pay off, and now I have more confidence about my
his mornings, lunch time, and after school free time ability moving onto my future journalism career goals.”
filming and working on Wave TV news packages.”
Cole received a $500 scholarship made possible with
Along with producing packages and anchoring for funds from SCSPA student membership and photography
Wave TV, Cole also runs the program’s Facebook page. He contest fees.
SCSPA Montgomery Adviser of the Year: Claudine Hughes, Northwestern HS
experience her creative and strong vision for the publication.
“Her reputation of awakening joy in creative expression in all students make them clamor at
her door waiting to have the honor of becoming a part of the literary magazine experience,”
Patti Tate, English program coordinator, said.
During her 12 years as adviser, Claudine’s
staffs have won numerous individual and publication awards from SCSPA including Best in State.
“During her tenure as adviser she has grown the
creative
writing classes and students twofold,” Tate
a professional educator who can get the
said.
“Her
students recognize her dedication and love
most out of any student she works with.
for
them
and
the magazine. Not only does she culti“She empowers her editors to produce
vate
the
creative
expression in the students of her
a product that is representative of the exClaudine
creative
writing
class,
but she also encourages all stupectation of excellence that has been esHughes
dents
to
submit
their
writings,
paintings and designs.”
tablished by our school’s culture,” James
Her
work
as
an
adviser
goes
beyond
those students in
Blake, Northwestern HS principal, said.
her
classroom
and
extends
to
all
students
in the school.
“The students find her to be a very carTate
sums
up
Claudine’s
strength
as
this:
“By encouring person and hone who truly finds enjoyment and
aging
all,
Claudine
exemplifies
that
she
understands
the
a sense of fulfillment in working with young people.”
importance
of
cultivating
the
love
of
the
writing
process.”
Each year, her classes are filled to capacity so students can
The Reid H. Montgomery Adviser-of-the-Year Award honors
the memory of a past director of SCSPA and former faculty
member of the College of Journalism and Mass
Communications. The Montgomery award is
presented to an adviser who exemplifies a high
standard of excellence in service to scholastic
journalism.
Claudine Hughes, this year’s Adviser of
the Year, advises Visions literary magazine at
Northwestern HS and has a reputation of being
SCSPA Scholarship: Summer Huechtker, South Pointe HS
Each year SCSPA offers a $1,000 scholarship to a
In a letter of nomination, Dr. Al Leonard, South
graduating senior who has been admitted and plans
Pointe HS principal, said, “Summer exudes a level of
to attend the USC School of Journalism and Mass
professionalism and leadership that I would not typically
Communications. Applicants are judged on their scholastic anticipate from a student in that role. She possesses a quiet
journalism involvement as well as their
but resilient confidence that is the result of her
academic achievements while in high school.
determined preparation and intense desire to hone
Summer Huechtker has served on both the
her journalism skills.”
newspaper and online staffs at South Pointe
This preparation extends serves her well in the
HS,and served on the SCSPA board.
field.
In addition to her journalism activities,
“She is first and foremost a reporter,
Summer is a member of the varsity cheerleading
videographer and photographer,” Cindy Koon,
team, played varsity soccer, was a member
Summer’s adviser, said, “a true backpack journalist
of the BETA Club and served on her school’s
ready to run at any moment to cover what needs
student council.
covering, a quality her staff members love about
In her scholarship essay, she said, “I have
her.”
found that when given the opportunity to teach Summer Huechtker
When Summer graduates, she plans on going
others, I have challenged myself to be more
to the University of South Carolina to major in
critical. The uncensored nature of my newspaper has
journalism, something she developed a passion for in high
taught me more about the First Amendment and about
school.
how news needs to be reported whether it is good or bad.
“High school journalism has showed me how to work
News is news and people deserve to know the facts as they and produce a newspaper as one in the real world,” she
happen.”
said. “I have developed a passion for journalism and want
Outside of school, Summer interned with her local
to continue to grow in this field to reach my goal as a
paper’s sports department writing feature stories on local
respected journalist.”
female athletes.
SCSPA Gazette
Broadcast Evaluations
• Dutch Fork HS, The Silver Screen
Report, Superior
• Fort Mill HS, The Buzz, All-State
• James Island Charter HS, TNN,
Honor
• Lexington HS, Wildcat TV, Honor
• Nation Ford HS, NAFO News,
Superior
• Richland Northeast HS, RNE-TV,
Superior
• Stratford HS, Real TV, Superior
• Summerville HS, Wave TV, All-State
• Wando HS, Tribe Talk, All-State
Newspaper Evaluations
Class 1 (1-1,550 students)
• Camden HS, Palmetto Leaf, Honor
• Richland Northeast HS, The Cavalier,
All-State
• Spartanburg HS, Norse News,
Superior
• Travelers Rest HS, The Blue & Gold,
Superior
Class 2 (1,550+ students)
• Carolina Forest HS, The Prowler,
Superior
• Laurens District 55 HS, Sword & Shield
All-State
• Nation Ford HS, The Talon, All-State
• Wando HS, Tribal Tribune, All-State
Class 3 (Newsmagazines)
• Dorman HS, The Cavalier, Superior
• Dutch Fork HS, The Renaissance,
All-State
• Irmo HS, The Stinger, All-State
• Lugoff-Elgin HS, The Pitchfork,
Superior
• South Pointe HS, SPIN, Superior
Online Evaluations
• Brashier Middle College Charter
HS, BMCN, Superior
• Chapin HS, CSPNeagles, Honor
• South Pointe HS, SPINwired, AllState
• Summerville HS, Wave Breaker,
Superior
• Wando HS, Tribal Tribune, Honor
ESNA Sweepstakes
Class A (1,550 or fewer students)
1st: The Cavalier, Richland Northeast HS
2nd: The Blue & Gold, Travelers Rest HS
3rd: Palmetto Leaf, Camden HS
Class B (1,551+ students)
1st: Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
2nd: Sword & Shield, Laurens District 55 HS
3rd: The Talon, Nation Ford HS
Newspaper Palmetto Awards
Class 1 (1-1,550 students)
The Cavalier, Richland Northeast HS
Class 2 (1,551+ students)
Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
Class 3 (Newsmagazines)
The Renaissance, Dutch Fork HS
Best Broadcast
Wave TV, Summerville HS
Best Newspaper
Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
Best Online Media
SPINwired, South Pointe HS
Monday, April 25, 2016
Broadcast Individual Competition (First place only)
ANCHOR FOR A NEWS PROGRAM
FIRST PLACE: Betsy Bullock, Wave TV, Summerville HS
FEATURE STORY
FIRST PLACE: Ann Bailey and Dailyn Filipak, Wave TV, Summerville HS
GRAPHICS
FIRST PLACE: Chase Apolloni & Jarrod Armenta, The Buzz, Fort Mill HS
NEWS STORY
FIRST PLACE: Betsy Bullock, Cole Lowery and Isaiah Schmidt, Wave TV, Summerville HS
HUMAN INTEREST
FIRST PLACE: Ann Bailey, Carson Tucker and Taylor Diamond-Seagriff, Wave TV, Summerville HS
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FIRST PLACE: Alexis Bambach, Samantha Bowen and Zoe Cruz, The Buzz, Fort Mill HS
REPORTER
FIRST PLACE: Zoe Cruz, The Buzz, Fort Mill HS
SPORTS COVERAGE
FIRST PLACE: Sydney Miller, The Buzz, Fort Mill HS
Online Individual Competition (Superior ratings only)
DIGITAL STORYTELLING
SUPERIOR: Summer Huechtker and Grayson Chappell, SPINwired, South Pointe HS
FEATURES
SUPERIOR: Summer Huechtker, SPINwired, South Pointe HS
OPINION PIECES
SUPERIOR: Tea Franco and Anna Sharpe, The Wave Breaker, Summerville HS
PHOTOGRAPHY
SUPERIOR: Shelby Beckler, SPINwired, South Pointe HS
REVIEWS
SUPERIOR: Shelby Beckler, SPINwired, South Pointe HS
SPORTS
SUPERIOR: Alexis Williams, The Wave Breaker, Summerville HS
VIDEOGRAPHY
SUPERIOR: Kayla Thomason and TJ Hill, SPINwired, South Pointe HS
ESNA Yearly First-Place Winners
ADVERTISING
Class A: Staff, The Blue & Gold, Travelers Rest HS
Class B: Maddie Mason, The Renaissance, Dutch Fork HS
ART
Class A: Olivia Sheheen, Palmetto Leaf, Camden HS
Class B: Kendall Rickell, Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
CENTERSPREAD
Class A: Jekima Hibbert & Yessica Naranjo, The Cavalier, Richland Northeast HS
Class B: Madison Clark, Nicole Davis & Gabriella Hill, Sword & Shield, Laurens District 55 HS
COLUMNS
Class A: Braelyn Diamond, The Cavalier, Richland Northeast HS
Class B: Emily Pruitt, Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Class A: Zane Austill, Norse News, Spartanburg HS
Class B: Carina Leaman, The Renaissance, Dutch Fork HS
EDITORIALS
Class A: Jekima Hibbert & Reema Saleh, The Cavalier, Richland Northeast HS
Class B: Erin Slowey, Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
FEATURES
Class A: Reema Saleh, The Cavalier, Richland Northeast HS
Class B: Abby Vorhees, Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
FRONT PAGE DESIGN
Class A: Jekima Hibbert, The Cavalier, Richland Northeast HS
Class B: Rebecca Taube, Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
LAYOUT (SINGLE-PAGE DESIGN)
Class A: Megan Cash, Palmetto Leaf, Camden HS
Class B: Mary Prickett,Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
NEWS FEATURES
Class A: Jekima Hibbert & Braelyn Diamond, The Cavalier, Richland Northeast HS
Class B: Bhavani Srivinas, Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Class A: Jordan Watkins, The Cavalier, Richland Northeast HS
Class B: Alana O’Brien, The Talon, Nation Ford HS
REVIEWS
Class A: Ian Graybill, The Cavalier, Richland Northeast HS
Class B: Anna Gregoire, Mannuscript, J.L. Mann HS
SPORTS
Class A: Madison Harr, SPIN, South Pointe HS
Class B: Devon Lee, Tribal Tribune, Wando HS
All winners can be found online at http://schopressonline.org