On October 25, 2024, the PHS Media class went on a field trip to IU Southeast, New Albany.
The students attended the opening and keynote sessions and two workshop sessions, including a campus tour led by IUS students. During the sessions, students learned many things, including a social media crisis session where they discussed how to address social media crises and future careers in advertising, PR, media, and communications.
After the Workshop Sessions, students attended the Awards Ceremony. The department earned awards in numerous categories.
The Newspaper/Online Division received 1st Place in News Organization of the Year, Best Feature Photo, Best Review, Best Staff Editorial, Best Feature Story, Best Front Page, and Best TV News Story. They also received 2nd in Best Photo Essay, Best Sports Photo, Best Review, Best Column, Best Staff Editorial, and Best Overall Design. Coming in 3rd for the Newspaper/Online Division: Best Overall Website, Best Sports Photo, Best Feature Photo, Best Sports Story, Best Column, Best News Story, Best Newscast and Best Audio Story.
The Yearbook Division Received 1st Place for Best Advertising and Best Sports. They also received 2nd Place for Yearbook of the Year, Best People Section, Best Academics, Best Theme, Best Design, Best Copy, Best Photography, and Best Opening. They were coming in 3rd for the Yearbook Division Best Student Life and Best Cover.
“I am proud of my students. It is always great when they are recognized for their great work,” said Nichols.
