For excellence in journalism for the 2018-2019 School Year
PIONEER AWARD
For excellence in creative leadership that starts new, epic traditions in student media
Leo McCabe, Kate Phillips, Caroline Soro, Matthew Bornhorst, Alex Zoellner
CLUB ACE IN THE NEWSROOM AWARD
For excellence and dedication as a member of an RJ Media Club even when not enrolled in a course
Sophia Marcinek, Skylar Cain, Armando Maldonado, Katelyn Marshall, Kylie Pendleton, Will Munro, Angela Serwaa-Marfo, Nick Faestel
FRESHMEN OF THE YEAR
For excellence in reporting for first year ninth graders
Ellie Johnson, Hector Homez
COLORADO STATE JOURNALISM AWARDS
For excellence in student media recognized by the Colorado Student Media Association as top in the state in class 5A
FIRST PLACE AWARDS
News-Feature Photo & Caption: OLYMPIC HOMECOMING – Kylie Pendleton
Play-by-Play Sports Broadcast Program: Raider Sports Network– The RSN Crew
Broadcast Personality: Sam Stern: Broadcaster– Sam Stern
Community News Broadcast Feature: “The Magic of Healing- Children’s Hospital Junior Advisory Board Hosts Musicians”– Olivia Restivo, Andrea Woodward, Lexa Thompson, Courtney Vale
Breaking News – Online: “Bill Banning Conversion Therapy in Colorado Passed in House Committee Wednesday” – Maxine Fuselier
Sports Feature Writing: “The Woman Who Can Fly: Lacey Henderson’s Journey to the Paralympic Games” – Grace Varga
SECOND PLACE AWARDS
News Feature Writing: “Decades in the Shadows: For decades, the Roman Catholic Church has covered up thousands of sexual abuse allegations.” – Alexis Berry, Hunter Sullivan, Grace Sayers, Caroline Smith
Broadcast Video- School News: “RJTV Producer Will Munro ’20 takes a look at a concerning epidemic: Juuling and Vaping.” – Will Munro
Broadcast Video Human Interest Feature: “RJTV Special Edition: Introducing the JOY Committee.” – Carolynn Felling, Will Munro and the RJTV Crew
Sports Action Photo: “Gridiron Salute”- Armando Maldonado
Column Writing Series for excellence in regular commentary writing– Portfolio – Ryan Tierney
THIRD PLACE AWARDS
Sports Action Photo & Caption: “Fast Pitch” – Armando Maldonado
Broadcast Video Sports Feature: “Regis Jesuit’s Fran Belibi: Stanford Commit and USA Basketball Star.” – Whitney Wiser
Environmental Portrait Photography: “Middle School Work” – Amber Rainsberger
Personality Profile Writing: “The Ones Who Protect.” – Bella Realmuto
HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS
In Depth Sports Coverage Writing: “The Three Sport Wonder: The Student Rarity that is Reshaping RJ Athletics.” by Sam Stern
Column Writing: “Alex Zoellner: RJ Media Columnist” – Alex Zoellner
Sports Action Photo and Caption: “Icing State.” – Armando Maldonado
News Feature Writing: “RCLC Brings Thousands of Cans to St. Joseph’s Parish.” – Chris Faber
Staff Editorial: “Why America Needs Journalists.” – Elevate Magazine Staff
Creative Use of Green Screen: “Rabble TV Ep. 4.” -Will Cassidy , Rabble TV Crew
Commentary Writing: “A Modern Renaissance: Why Fashion Matters.” – JP Pak
Editorial Cartoon: “Lost Hope: Government Shutdown Editorial Art.” – Joey Paloucci