On Friday, October 27, Paoli’s media students traveled to IU Southeast to visit and compete in IUS High School Media Day. During the awards ceremony, the media department brought home 29 awards in various categories.

During the field trip, students got to pick from various workshops to attend, and these workshops varied from a campus tour to workshops dedicated to specific parts of journalism. 

“I was so happy to see the return of this field trip. We haven’t had it in recent years, and it is always a great opportunity for students to visit IUS and be recognized for all their hard work,” said Adviser Heather Nichols. 

In addition to individual awards, the group earned Best Overall Website and Yearbook of the Year for the 2023 Hillcrest. A complete list of awards is listed below. 

Newspaper/Online Division

1st Place, Best Overall Website

1st Place, Front Page Design

1st Place, Best Feature Story, Carley Higgins

2nd Place, Newspaper of the Year

2nd Place, Best Editorial 

2nd Place, Overall Design

2nd Place, Best Review, Taylor Patton

2nd Place, Best Sports Photo, Taylor Morgan

2nd Place, Best Photo Story, Olivia McSpadden

3rd Place, Best Social Media

3rd Place, Best Sports Story, Brian Fullington

Radio-TV Division

2nd Place, Best Radio/TV of the Year

2nd Place, Best Radio News/ Feature

3rd Place, Best TV Newscast

3rd Place, Best TV News/ Feature 

Yearbook Division

1st Place, Yearbook of the Year

1st Place, Best Theme

1st Place, Best Advertising Section

1st Place, Best Opening 

1st Place, Best Photography 

1st Place, Best Sports

1st Place, Best Design 

2nd Place, Best Copy

2nd Place, Best Clubs & Organizations

2nd Place, Best Student Life

2nd Place, Best Academics

2nd Place, Best Advertising Section

2nd Place, Best People Section

3rd Place, Best Cover