Gallup Awards

Georgia

Odyssey — Clarke Central High School, Athens
“The Odyssey is a fantastic overall publication with writing and visuals that could win contests against professional newsmagazines. Probably one of its biggest strengths is the processes in place that ensure consistency and high standards of production year after year.”

Illinois

NCHS Inkspot — Normal Community High School, Normal
“Kudos to the Inkspot for generating a plethora of coverage, demonstrating diverse media skills, and maintaining a journalistically sound product for the Normal campus.”

Indiana

Crier — Munster High School, Munster
“The Crier’s fundamental practices continue to be exemplary. The staff is taking smart action that professional newsrooms dream of doing. And it’s paying off, in staff retention throughout the school year and in the ways your readers take in what you’re putting out there. Crier continues to cultivate the ideal environment where meaningful journalism can flourish.”

Missouri

FHN Today — Francis Howell North High School, Saint Charles
“The North Star is a fantastic publication that provides across-the-campus coverage of the student body. The writing is engaging, the visuals are consistent with exceptional staff illustrations. The online presence is of high quality and provides a variety of media and tools for readers to consume.”

The Messenger — Marquette High School, Chesterfield
“The Messenger is a fantastic publication. The staff is well trained, is thorough in reporting and editing, and works hard to create designs that draw in a reader while still allowing the articles to remain at the forefront.”

Nevada

The Southwest Shadow — Southwest Career and Technical Academy, Las Vegas
“The Southwest Shadow has created an engaging website that’s built upon the basic principles of good journalism. The publication tells stories boldly by using the wide range of tools available for better impact.”

Ohio

Spark — Lakota East High School, Liberty Township
“Spark is “superior” across the board. Few publications can rival it.”

Texas

Kingwood Park Times — Kingwood Park High School, Kingwood
“One thing Kingwood Park Times understands exceptionally well is the mindset necessary to produce stories on multiple platforms. Each platform gets the attention it deserves.”

The Shield — McCallum High School, Austin
“Writing and coverage were both strengths of this publication. Content addressed issues of importance to students and staff. Writing encompassed many story telling aspects.”

Virginia

The Highlander — McLean High School, McLean
“Amazing job overall! The Highlander, both print and online operations, is a shining example for others to follow. The staff is especially adept at demonstrating the right mindset necessary for producing a print publication and a website.”