2017 United High School Media Winners

UHSM has come to a close for 2017 and we are proud to say that the event was a success! The School of Journalism and Mass Communication would like to thank the students and advisers who participated in the events and competition, as well as our volunteer judges. The following are the winners for three of the four main categories for this year. Yearbook winners will be posted Tuesday, March 28. Campus is currently closed for Spring Break and these are the results I have access to remotely.

Again, thank you to everyone who participated this year. We look forward to having everyone back at UHSM 2018!


Online Publication Affiliate Website
1. The Blue and Grey
2. Cav Talk
3. The Valley Tribune

Newspaper/Newsmagazine
Division I
Column Writing
1. Meagan Walker - "The Importance of the Arts in Public Schools" (Lewis County High School)

Feature Photo
1. Sky Nichols - Photo of student against lockers (Lewis County High School)

Feature Writing
1. Sky Nichols - "Vocal Ensemble Students Work with Grammy-winning Musician" (Lewis County High School)
2. Sky Nichols - "Seniors Participate in Global Energy Summit" (Lewis County High School)

In-Depth Reporting
1. Kayla Starcher - "Coach G's Legacy" (Greenbrier West High School)
2. Caitlyn Jenkins - "Do the Right Thing" (Lewis County High School)

Info Graphic
1. Maddie Paught & Meagan Walker - "Who Do You Side With on the Issues" (Lewis County High School)

News Writing
1. Dwayne McMillion - "Clinton vs. Trump" (Greenbrier West High School)
2. Caitlyn Jenkins - “Black Mold Damages Teacher’s Lounge” (Lewis County High School)

Sports Writing

1. Alicia Life - “Local Student Athlete Receives National Recognition” (Lewis County High School)

 2.  Jacob Northrop - “The Journey Begins” (St. Marys High School)

Division II

Column Writing
1. Abigail Waugh - “The Real Danger to American Education,” Knight News (Preston High school)

2. Abigail Waugh - “Gambling with the Future,” Knight News (Preston High school)

3. Joe Gates - “Confidence is Key” Continental Clarion (Parkersburg South HS)

Feature Photo

1. Damon Linville, Untitled (Portrait); Medieval Times (Cabell Midland High School). 

2. Autumn Allman - “Spring into Action,” Continental Clarion (Parkersburg South High School)

3. Josie Dolson - “An evening of Enchantment” Continental Clarion” (Parkersburg South High School);

  

Feature Writing

1. Jack Powers - “Teacher Profile: Mr. McKinney,” Tomahawk Times (Hurricane High School).

2. Jesten Richardson - “Patrick Says Hi,” The Medieval Times, (Cabell Midland High School)

3. Abigail Waugh - “Inside Look at PHS Student Government,” Knight News (Preston High School).

In-Depth Reporting

1. Luna Phalen - “Lack of Supplies Paints Dreary Picture for Hurricane High School” Tomahawk Times (Hurricane High School).

2. Madison Sayre - “Blast from the Past: Teachers Share Memories of South Through Years,” Continental Clarion (Parkersburg South High School).

3. Jetsen Richardson - “Tackling Community Service Requirement is Easier than Expected,” Medieval Times, (Cabell Midland High School.)

Info Graphic

1.  Madison Sayre - “Continental Clarion” (Parkersburg South High School); “Glitter Ornaments DIY”.

2. Joe Gates - “Continental Clarion” (Parkersburg South High School); “What’s Your Favorite Memory of this Year?”

3. Brook Bucanan -  “Continental Clarion” (Parkersburg South High School); “Why it is important for people to vote.”

News Writing

1.  Jesten Richardson - “Midland’s Food Pantry Provides Homecoming Dresses,” Medieval Times (Cabell Midland High School).

2. Abigail Waugh - “Preston High NHS Shops for Toys 4 Tots,” Knight News (Preston High School.)

3. Maggie McGhee - “Hurricane Offers Media Class for Students Interested in TV,” Tomahawk Times, Hurricane High School.

Sports Writing

1. Andrew Myers - “In the Zone,” Continental Clarion (Parkersburg High School)

2. Payton Caldwell - “Strong Start for SVHS Girls” The Valley Times (Spring Valley High School)

3. Erika Shannon - “Basketball in Our Community,” Tomahawk Times (Hurricane High School)   

Broadcast

Best Overall Broadcast

1. WHLS-TV Logan High School
2. Buffalo High School
3. Cougar TV Capital High School

Best Broadcast Package (Clip)
1. Lewis County High School—Do the Right Thing.
2. Chip’s post election package—Huntington High School
3. Cabell Midland High School—School Rules

Yearbook
Division I

Graphics
1. Nitro HS
2. Lewis Co. HS
3. Braxton Co. HS

Cover
1. Nitro HS
2. Braxton Co. HS
3. St. Mary's HS

Overall Design
1. Nitro HS
2. Braxton Co. HS
3. St. Mary's HS

Original Advertisements
1. Braxton Co. HS
2. Nitro HS
3. Lewis Co. HS

Theme
1. Braxton Co. HS
2. Nitro HS
3. St. Mary's HS

Photography
1. Nitro HS
2. Lewis Co. HS
3. St. Mary's HS

Division Pages
1. Braxton Co. HS
2. Nitro HS
3. Lewis Co. HS

Division II
Graphics
1. Cabell Midland HS
2. Preston HS
3. Spring Valley High School

Cover
1. Cabell Midland HS
2. Spring Valley HS
3. Preston HS

Overall Design
1. Preston HS
2. Cabell Midland HS
3. Parkersburg South HS

Original Advertisements
1. Preston HS
2. Spring Valley HS
3. Cabell Midland HS

Theme
1. Preston HS
2. Cabell Midland HS
3. Spring Valley HS

Photography
1. Preston HS
2. Cabell Midland HS
3. Spring Valley HS

Division Pages
1. Cabell Midland HS
2. Parkersburg South HS
3. Preston HS