PRESS DAY Top student journalists

Winners of this week's Youngstown State University Press Day from the Mahoning and Shenango valleys.
BEST OVERALL NEWSPAPER
Division: Curricular
First Place: The Bugle, Boardman High School.
Second Place: The Wave, Howland High School.
Third Place: The Bulldog Bulletin, Lakeview High School.
Honorable Mention: The Hub, Hubbard High School.
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: The Cardinal, Canfield High School.
Second Place: The Beakon, Cardinal Mooney High School.
Third Place: Indian Beat, Girard High School.
Division: Teen
First Place: The Almanac Youth
Second Place: Page One
INDIVIDUAL NEWSPAPER WRITING OVERALL
Division: Extracurricular
First Place:The Cardinal, Canfield.
Second Place: The Beakon, Cardinal Mooney.
Third Place: Indian Beat, Girard.
Division: Curricular
First Place: Bugle, Boardman;
Bulldog Bulletin, Lakeview;
The Wave, Howland.
DOLORES SULLIVAN JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP
Annie Frank, Boardman.
STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR
First Place: Mike Evans, Hubbard.
Second Place: Sharie McQueen, The Rayen School.
Third Place: Jon Buckoski, Salem.
ADVISER OF THE YEAR
First Place: Catherine Howard, Lakeview.
Second Place: Thom Williams, Howland.
Third Place: Linda Slater, Hubbard.
BEST NEW JOURNALIST
Division: Curricular
First Place: Anthony Hita, Hickory High, Hermitage.
Second Place: Ryan Conley, Hickory.
Third Place: Jenni Vaio, Struthers.
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Carlton Stevens, Warren Harding.
Second Place: Justin Leo, Girard.
Third Place: Brianna McPherson, East Liverpool.
Division: Teen
First Place: Brian Wilson, Page One.
Second Place: Leeanna Chetsko, Page One.
Third Place: Sarah Sanchez, Page One.
NEWS ARTICLE
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Lauren Pakalnis, Cardinal Mooney, "For whom the bell tolls."
Second Place: Jennifer Gonda, Cardinal Mooney, "Mentoring strengthens Mooney family."
Third Place: Justin Leo, Girard, "New principal joins GHS."
Division: Teen
First Place: Brittany Hughes, Page One, "Life with epilepsy."
Second Place: Jennifer Rizzi, The Almanac Youth, "Save lives."
Third Place: Nick Vicars, Page One, "Patriotism soars."
Division: Curricular
First Place: Jessica Pawluk, Hickory, "Lineman, chemistry students and BRT join forces to clean up the environment."
Second Place: Julie Hoopes, Lakeview, "Construction increases lanes, decreases business."
Third Place: Brandon Vogrin, Lakeview, "LHS student learns to cope with loss."
FEATURE ARTICLE
Division: Curricular
First Place: Emily Castor, Greenville, "STDs and you: What's love go to do with it?"
Second Place: Jessica Stroup, Hickory, "When driving meets the law."
Third Place: Melody Joachim, Boardman, "Organ donations save lives."
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Ryan Kuchmaner, Canfield, "Draft: Duty or defiance?"
Second Place: Lauren Pakalnis and Sean Philibin, Cardinal Mooney, "Brent Maimone: The man with the hair and more."
Third Place: Kurt Esenwein, Canfield, "The shirt is ripped: A trip to Abercrombie and Fitch."
EDITORIAL
Division: Curricular
First Place: Jenni Vaio, Struthers, "Have a little respect."
Second Place: Annie Frank, Boardman, "Grade inflation plagues nation; colleges leary."
Third Place: Bugle Staff, Boardman, "Foreign policy looks like bullying."
EXTRACURRICULAR
First Place: Christopher McKee, Jr., Girard, "From the editor's pen."
Second Place: Nick Hull, East Liverpool, "America: Land of the free, home of the ignorant."
Third Place: Nicole Brooks, Girard, "Just around the corner."
EDITORIAL CARTOON
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Rachel Britton, Canfield, "Food for thought."
Second Place: Brian Hamilton, Canfield, "Rubber ducky."
Third Place: Hanna Kassis, Girard, "Bush's invade list.
Division: Combined
First Place: Brian Wilson, Page One, "CIA/9-11."
Second Place: Barbie Lewis, Howland, "They are from my mom...I swear."
Third Place: Amy Hermance, Hubbard, "Strait jackets hurt!" Opinion/Column
Division: Curricular
First Place: Mike Evans, Hubbard, "Record companies are putting an emphasis on visual rather than vocals."
Second Place: Amber Hicks, Struthers, "Death: It's just meant to be."
Third Place: Beth Finan, Lakeview, "More than just a ($5) box of popcorn."
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Jenny Popio, Canfield, "Animal Rights: First a cat, then a child?"
Second Place: Louise Popio, Canfield, "Do Not Read This."
Third Place: Bill Sadler, Cardinal Mooney, "Your voice: Can it be heard?"
Division: Teen
First Place: Austin Trunick, Page One, "Duct Tape Boy's Third Annual Year in Review."
Second Place: Ben Nylund, The Almanac Youth, "School in my living room"
Third Place: Hannah Miller, Page One, "School funds should provide equality."
IN-DEPTH/SERIES
Division: Curricular
First Place: Andrew Rostan, Boardman, "Behind the Scenes..."
Second Place: Christina Mullins, Lakeview, "Land of the Bulldogs... Home of the Brave."
Third Place: Lauren Rummel, Lakeview, "What are you doing in C-town."
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Jenny Franko, Canfield, "Animal Rights & quot; series."
Second Place: Brendan Beil, Brent Hunsicker, Megan Kalosky, Bryan Kloss and Molly Makselan, Canfield, "Targeting Tobacco's Temptations."
Division: Teen
First Place: Rachel Abbey, Brittany Hughes and Sarah Sanchez, Page One, "War in Iraq"
Second Place: Leana Chetsko and Hannah Miller, Page One, "Home School"
Third Place: Megan Bode and Jennifer Rizzi, The Almanac Youth, "September 11."
PHOTOGRAPHY
Division: Curricular
First Place: Kate Sokolov, Boardman, "Cheers for Spartans."
Second Place: Megan Pacella, Columbiana, "Spirit week."
Third Place: Julia Domascieno, Hubbard, "T-Birds"
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Ryan Kuchmaner, Canfield, "Gambling."
Second Place: Andy Price, Canfield, "Cans."
Division: Teen
First Place: Robert Kidd, Page One, "Band Night."
SPORTS NEWS ARTICLE
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Misia Yuasz, Canfield, "Swim and dive team plunges into new season."
Second Place: Mike Lucci and Deanna Schorsten, Cardinal Mooney, "Cross Country Success."
Third Place: Staci McCabe, Canfield, "Wrestling to win."
Division: Teen
First Place: Richard Boccia, Page One, "Area teens swim along with cancer society."
Second Place: Hannah Miller, Page One, "Sportsfest puts teen on firing line."
Third Place: Jennifer Rizzi, The Almanac Youth, "Students row their way to Regatta."
SPORTS FEATURE
Division: Curricular
First Place: Ryan Conley, Hickory, "Donkeys can't dunk: One brave reporter's tail of whoa!"
Second Place: Liz Agnew, Boardman, "Injuries continue to overwhelm fall athletes, coaches."
Third Place: Stephanie Day, Springfield Local, "Does Springfield Measure Up to Title IX?"
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Amy Stevens and Nadia DeLorenzo, Canfield , "On the mat with Coach Conley."
Second Place: Stephon Black, Cardinal Mooney, "Intramural Basketball Let the Games Begin."
Third Place: Hayah Kassis, Girard, "Teale Hunkus is on her way to Duke."
Division: Curricular
First Place: Julie Johnson, Howland, "JV: No 'Love' Lost."
Second Place: Brianne Carlon, Boardman, "Swimmer captures top ten finish."
Third Place: Ian Lanning, Greenville, "GHS basketball less than perfect."
HEADLINE WRITING
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Brianna McPherson, East Liverpool, "Seniors spread some 'Rumors'."
Second Place: Apurva Padubidri, Canfield, "Putting teachers to the test."
Division: Curricular
First Place: Jon Brence, Greenville, "Tattoos: Ink and itch for individuality."
Second Place: Tamer Haloweh, Boardman , "Marijuana: Should we weed it out?"
Third Place: Anthony Hita, Hickory, "Hickory, Dickory, Dock, the students make some clocks."
REVIEW
Division:
First Place: Nick Hull, East Liverpool, "Splinter cell revolutionizes stealth as we know it."
Second Place: Themos Politis, Canfield, "Out at Themo-vies: 'Bond, Themos Bond'."
Third Place: Lindsay Mitchell, Cardinal Mooney, "Silverchair shines."
Division: Teen section
First Place: Brian Wilson, Page One, "Dreamland is nightmare in latest Kirby adventure."
Second Place: Stephanie Shultz, The Almanac Youth, "Doing Disney."
Third Place: Sarah Sanchez, Page One, "Pleasantville reveals unconventional themes."
Division: Curricular
First Place: Jon Breuce, Greenville, "Red Dragon thrills audiences nationwide."
Second Place: Sarah Vansuch, Howland, "Shockwave."
Third Place: Steve Schilling, Boardman, "Hello Dolly provides superior acting, powerful lead."
PERSONALITY PROFILE
Division: Teen
First Place: Sarah Sanchez, Page One, "Brave Hearts."
Second Place: Nick Kupensky, Page One, "Feeling of Pride."
Third Place: Nicole Cheberenchick, The Youth Almanac, "In the Footlights."
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Louise Popio, Canfield, "Squirrel: twisted but fun."
Second Place: Michelle Manzoian, Canfield, "Colin Campbell Kicks competition -- literally."
Third Place: Justin Leo, Girard, "Former player, state champion coach, returns to Girard."
Division: Curricular
First Place: Steve Schilling, Boardman, "Deaf student flourishes at high school academically, athletically."
Second Place: Lisa Huberman, Boardman, "Morlock, Shears: Thespians for hire."
Third Place: Andrew Pytkik, Lakeview, "The Cardiac Kid: takes a lickin', then starts tickin."
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Division: Combined
First Place: Megan Pacella and Chrissy Bailey, Columbiana, "Gallagher Realty"
Second Place: Allison Backes, Hubbard, "Janine and Friends."
Third Place: Sarah Gavalier, Columbiana, "Sports Scene"
ARTWORK
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Aaron Foutz, Girard, "Abstract."
Second Place: Rachel Britton, Canfield, "Mind in Gear."
Third Place: Renee Britton, Canfield, "Poetry."
Division: Combined
First Place: Shane Downing, Page One, "Duct Tape Boys"
Second Place: Mindi Harkless, Hickory High School, "Fairy Sunset"
Third Place: Diane Mamula, Howland, "Pen and Ink Drawing."
SHORT FICTION
Division: Curricular
First Place: Lindsay McCoy, Wilmington Area, "Forever."
Second Place: Dan Baumgardner, East Palestine, "Tom Turkey's Point of View."
Third Place: Anisha Bhatia, Lakeview, "Coaching."
PHOTOGRAPHY
Division: Teen
First Place: Robert Kidd, Badger, "Band Night."
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Ryan Kuchmaner, Canfield, "No money."
Second Place: Andy Price, Canfield, "Cans."
Division: Curricular
First Place: Kate Sokolov, Boardman, "Cheers for Spartans."
Second Place: Megan Pacella , Columbiana, "Spirit Week."
Third Place: Julia Domascieno, Hubbard, "T-Birds."
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Division: Curricular
First Place: Katie Sokolov, Boardman, "Football talk."
Second Place: Barbie Lewis, Howland, "Kick."
Third Place: Janine Greathouse, Hubbard, "Team line-up."
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Jenn Finnerty, Cardinal Mooney, "Trophy."
Second Place: Rahkia Braun, Cardinal Mooney, "Soccer."
Third Place: Bill Palton, Canfield, "Sideline Soccer."
ARTWORK
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Aaron Foutz, Girard, "Abstract."
Second Place: Rachel Britton, Canfield, "Mind in Gear."
Third Place: Renee Britton, Canfield, "Poetry."
Division: Combined
First Place: Shane Downing, Page One, "Duct Tape Boys."
Second Place: Mindi Harkless, Hickory, "Fairy Sunset."
Third Place: Diane Mamula, Howland, "Pen and Ink Drawing."
SHORT FICTION
Division: Combined
First Place: Lindsay McCoy, Wilmington Area, "Forever."
Second Place: Dan Baumgardner, East Palestine, "Tom Turkey's Point of View."
Third Place: Anisha Bhatia, Lakeview, "Coaching."
Honorable Mention: Kristin Gilida, Hubbard, "Hiding Behind Pretty Lace."
POETRY
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Brianna McPherson, East Liverpool, "Mug Shots."
Second Place: Jennifer Benson, Canfield, "The Fabric of Life."
Third Place: Erin Millikin, Canfield, "The Daffodil and the Dandelion."
Division: Curricular
First Place: Liz Tussey, Salem, "Midnight."
Second Place: James Johnston, Boardman, "untitled."
Third Place: Alexis Perry, Struthers, "Oblivious."
LAYOUT AND DESIGN/PAGE ONE
Division: Curricular
First Place: Allison Backes and Stefan Hayek, Hubbard, "The Hub, December 2002"
Second Place: Julie Hoopes, Chris Palo, and Brandon Vogrin, Lakeview, "Bulldog Bulletin December 2002"
Third Place: Kory Trolio, Boardman, "Bugle 2-28-03"
Division: Teen Section
First Place: Nick Kupensky, Page One, "Reparations."
Second Place: Nick Kupensky, Page One, "The young and the licensed."
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Katie Stabi, Cardinal Mooney, "Oct. 2002"
Second Place: Ryan Kuchmaner, Canfield, "Oct. 2002"
Third Place: Katie Stabi, Cardinal Mooney, "
LAYOUT AND DESIGN/SECTIONAL
Division: Curricular
First Place: Andrea Ball and Julia Domascieno, Hubbard , "Battle of the sexes."
Second Place: Stephanie Liptak, Boardman, "Celebrate the season with the world."
Third Place: Lasuren Sharon, Howland, "Valentine's Day issue."
Division: Extracurricular
First Place: Ryan Kuchmaner, Canfield, "Spread of tobacco."
Second Place: Ryan Kuchmaner, Canfield, "Mo' money, mo' money."
MOST IMPROVED NEWSPAPER
First Place: The Wave, Howland.
Second Place: Quaker, Salem.
Third Place: The Clip, Columbiana.
WEB DESIGN
Division: curricular
First Place: Website Staff, Salem, "Salem City Schools."
Second Place: Brett Sebbio/Chad Baker, Canfield, "Canfield Soccer."
Third Place: Website Staff, East Liverpool, "ELHS Online."
VIDEO COMPETITIONS
Commercial: Hubbard, "Section 8 Skate."
Documentary: Canfield, "Take TV."
Imaginative: Warren G. Harding, "First Robotics."
Performing Arts: Hubbard, "What Could Have Been."
Public Service Announcement: Hubbard, "Forever MADD."
School Announcements: Columbiana.
Trophy: Overall Video Award -- Hubbard High School
Yearbook Awards Merit Awards
On the Right Track: Julie McLhinney, Boardman, "Frozen in Time."
Commendable Writing: Emily Jones and Kelli Kunselman, Greenville, for "plan ahead"; Amanda Jones and Kasey Moss, Greenville, for "we are legendary"; Lisa Montwori, Boardman, for "Hello Dolly"; Casey Nicklin and Evan Hanna, Greenville , for "En Fuego"; Rick VanBuren, Emily Taylor, and Emily Jones, Greenville, for "Rewriting the Past"; Anne Sokolov, Boardman, for "Future Leaders"
Outstanding Journalism: Amanda Jones, Rick VanBuren, and Sara Heald, Greenville, for "In the Blink of an Eye"; Rick VanBuren, Emily Jones, and Ashley Seiple, Greenville, for "Saving Lives"; Emily Jones, Sara Heald, and Emily Taylor, Greenville , for "Starry Night."
Trophy Award
First Place: Greenville.
Staged News Event
First place: Lauren Foltz, Wilmington Area.
Second place: Richard Boccia, Lakeview.
Third place: Melody Joachin, Boardman.