The Clarion did well in the competition portion at the Journalism Association of Community Colleges from March 9 to the 12 at the Hyatt Regency, with others aspiring.
Three of the staff were awarded a total of six recognitions. Logos magazine was also honored.
Separated for the working hours, three representatives from the Clarion student body and the current adviser, Patrick Schmiedt, worked and listened to top notch journalism professionals. The students were Robert Davis, Gwen Ryan and Zac Quintanilla.
All but one winner were previous publications from 2022.
About 25 community colleges from the state were present, and more than 700 students from across the country showed up for more than 100 workshops. These lessons helped Clarion practice to launch its new TikTok account.
Former Clarion editor-in-chief, Mark Snow, also completed his year-long term as the JACC state student president. Schmiedt was an institutional supporter.
The ins and outs of the convention gave the aspiring the feel of a professional newspaper.
To list our publication winners:
Informational graphic: Mark Snow, third place
Online photo story essay: Mark Snow, fourth place
Editorial: Clarion staff (written by Mark Snow), fourth place
Sports feature photo: Rhys Teuber, honorable mention
Magazine cover design: Cesar Aguilar, honorable mention
Sports Photo Competition: Robert Davis, honorable mention
