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2005 Hoosier Stars
The Best of Indiana High School Journalism

• Presented by THE INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL PRESS
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Newspaper Hoosier Stars
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• Division IBrown County High School
• Division IIColumbus East High SchoolPlainfield
  High School
• Division IIILawrence Central High
  SchoolLawrence North High SchoolWarren Central
  High School
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THE TALONBrown County High SchoolDivision
I Judges CommentHonestly, The Talon confuses
me. The look is so professional, the topics are
traditional and timely, and the editorial shows
leadership. What concerns me is the lack of
interviewing. The staff needs to get out of the
room and talk to people. Use information quotes
to help tell the story. Its tough but mandatory.
You are good, but could be greataward
winning. I hope you are able to make some of
these changes in the final issues. Good luck.
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THE ORACLEColumbus East High SchoolDivision
II Judges CommentYou have an outstanding
newspaper with nice design and interesting
coverage and contents. I especially like your
Sports Makers wrap-ups. I also liked your Two
hundred words or less and Ever wonder?
features. Nice section of news briefs. Keep doing
these. Some friendly suggestions for
improvement 1. Eliminate passive voice 2.
Include some personality profile type feature
stories 3. Make your staff editorial more
prominent and dont byline it 4. Use shorter
paragraphs (especially leads) everywhere 5.
Add your advisors name to your staff box. He
deserves the recognition.
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QUAKER SHAKERPlainfield High SchoolDivision
II Judges CommentYour greatest strength is
also your greatest risk. Your graphics are
excellent, but they are so varied that they are
overpowering. You risk drawing attention to the
design itself and away from the content. In some
cases, more may mean less. In other words, by
holding back the design a little, youll better
inform the reader.
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CUB REPORTERLawrence Central High
SchoolDivision III Judges CommentYou cover
the school as thoroughly as any paper Ive seen
in a while. There is something in there for
nearly any student. Steer clear of leading
stories with a date. Keep the focus on news. Put
the date in the second paragraph.
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NORTH STARLawrence North High SchoolDivision
III Judges CommentYour greatest strength is
also your greatest risk. Your graphics are
excellent, but they are so varied that they are
overpowering. You risk drawing attention to the
design itself and away from the content. In some
cases, more may mean less. In other words, by
holding back the design a little, youll better
inform the reader.
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OWLWarren Central High SchoolDivision
III Judges CommentGreat publication. Visually
interesting strong feature approach to copy
above-average photos. Its just a social
publication. Ive noted a few areas that may need
attention, but Im afraid I couldnt make many
suggestions. Good luck on your future issues.
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MEGAPHONECathedral High SchoolDivision
II Judges CommentsYou have a fine looking
publication. I liked your nameplate. Good job
with an unsigned staff editorial in each issue.
You had lots of good reviews. Nice sports wrap-up
sidebar. Some suggestions for improvement
include 1. A news brief section. 2. More
personality profiles of students instead of
faculty/ staff. 3. More interviewing and
reporting resulting in more quoted material in
all stories. 4. Avoid transforming headlines.
5. No passive voice in subs. 6. No reporter
opinion. 7. Sharper and tighter cropped
photos 8. More serious and controversial
personal columnsand get rid of the crossword
puzzle. Good luck with rewarding 2005 issues.
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HARBINGERZionsville High SchoolDivision
II Judges CommentsMost of my comments are on
the pages of your publication. Staff does a good
job. Lots of thought in the planning, writing and
layout pages. Some areas of concern-but just a
few. You have a nice looking news magazine. Staff
seems committed and goes beyond the
expected. Keep growing. When I use a lot of red
on the pages, its because I see good things that
can be made even better!
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THE SPARTANAHomestead High SchoolDivision
III Judges CommentsI have just opened up your
three issues and cannot wait to read them. Your
design is so effective! Now that you have the
readers attention (which is a very difficult
takes to master, and you excel in it!), develop
your writing in order to keep the readers
attention. Use a more narrative approach to story
telling. Lead your reader through the stories. A
focus on these areas of improvement will move you
up to the next level. It should be a fun process
since your basis is so strong. My best to you!
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WHATS BRUIN?Northrup High SchoolDivision
III Judges CommentsVery nice! You take on a
lot of issues and youve added new design
elements. Staff obviously works hard to put out
publication, and desire to make it readable,
enjoyable and informative. I made lots of notes
on publicationmore so than the book.
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Yearbook Hoosier Stars
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• Division IDanville Community High
  SchoolLaCrosse High SchoolNorthWood High School
• Division IIConnersville High SchoolZionsville
  High School
• Division IIIBen Davis High SchoolCarmel High
  SchoolColumbus North High SchoolCrown Point
  High SchoolMunster High School
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TOM TOMDanville Community High SchoolDivision
I Judges CommentsTom Tom 2004 displays an
absolutely impressive, attention-to-detail,
professional-looking package of the Danville High
School student experience in 2003-04. The theme,
danville is, you are, ties the books multiple
sections together visually as well as in prose
and gives the reader a real sense of the
excitement of this year as well as an anchor for
the massive, contemporary coverage throughout.
The short-page divider inserts provide an
additional glimpse of that excitement through
student-noted details from the section coverage
and augments a notably exceptional job of
including as many students as possible in the
coverage of this book.As the critique judge
pointed out, this staff obviously understood how
to create an exciting and photo-journalistic
yearbook the overall impact created by the
clean, notably contemporary designs, fact-filled
copy and fun graphics make a gaze through the
book especially exciting. To say this book is
superior is an understatement. Strengths
throughout include quote/photo units,
infographics, emphasis on candid photos, depth
coverage, lots of direct quotes, the design
packaging, impressive dominant photos, use of
screens and thin tooling lines, cut-outs, feature
and secondary headlinesthis list could go on and
on.The staffers and adviser of this particular
yearbook should be especially proud of their
product. Not only does it serve its readers with
a superior snapshot of their student experience,
but also provides a model of everything a
scholastic yearbook can be. Congratulations to
everyone involved in the production of the 2004
Tom Tom of Danville High School.
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PAW PRINTSLaCrosse High SchoolDivision
I Judges CommentsBig things can come in small
packages and Paw Prints 2004 illustrates it well.
This 136-page package presents the LaCrosse High
School 2003-04 experience in superior style,
beginning with the theme display on the cover as
well as clean, beautiful design throughout,
strong action photos, quote-filled copy and neat
graphics, particularly with headlines. On the
street, where you live captures the nostalgia
and small-town feel of the LaCrosse area and ties
the book together well in both graphics and
prose. This book is well organized and easy to
follow each section is completeincluding clubs,
which often is weak in other books. Your attempt
to include all students in this volume is evident
and commendable. Design techniques are consistent
throughout with strong graphics that enhance the
spreads. Headlines grab reader attention and lead
the eye into the coverage. Spot color works
especially well in the album section, enhancing
multiple student quotes about relevant,
student-focused issues of the times. Direct
quotes in copy help readers hear the story from
student participants and give the information
real credibility. Strong action photos give this
books coverage a superior edge. Expressive
facial shots and closely cropped attention
contribute to this coverage. Attention to detail
throughout this book shows a keen work ethic on
the part of its staff. Congratulations to
everyone associated with the production of Paw
Prints 2004. It truly captures an on the street,
where you live look at life in and around
LaCrosse High School.
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LOGUENorthWood High SchoolDivision I Judges
CommentsLogue 2004 captures the excitement of
the 2003-04 NorthWood High School year in an
impressive, non-traditional, contemporary style,
beginning on the classy cover and carried
throughout with the well-developed theme, in.
Thorough coverage is packaged with multiple
photographs, both small and large, which helped
to include lots of students in this volume.
Strong academic coverage, appealing display of
records in sports, and fun feature quotes in the
people section. Truly contemporary design
packages this coverage through excellent use of
grid/modular design for a trendy appeal.
Impressive typefaces augment the overall look of
the books packaging that includes attractive use
of white space. Clever word choice and placement
of headlines. Strong photos with good use of
color, especially cut-outs. Complete, visually
attractive index and appealing ad section
augmented well with features and senior ads that
personalize the coverage further. Attention to
details throughout gives this book a superior
edge to its coverage. The reader gets a real
flavor for life in and around the Nappanee area
covered by this book. Congratulations to the
students and others involved in the production of
this edition. It serves as a testament to what
hard work and a thorough understanding of
contemporary scholastic yearbook journalism is
all about. Most importantly, however, it serves
as an impressive historical product for the
students and community of NorthWood High School.
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COHISCANConnersville High SchoolDivision
II Judges CommentsConnersville High School
student readers of this book certainly can
identify that it is all of about u. This
superior package of action-packed 2003-04
activities captures the experience in a
sophisticated, clean historical recap that begins
with a colorful orange cover. The theme
thoroughly unites the book appropriately
throughout with specifics of the years details
on dividers and opening/closing copy. A pattern
of squares reflected from the cover helps to
carry the theme visually as well. Interesting mix
of copy formats and impressive depth captions
throughout. While there are multiple layers of
information on spreadswhich truly enhances
coverageelement placement is controlled by
attractive use of grid/modules that bring order
to the package. Clever word choice and placement
of headlines. Great use of quotes in captions.
Strong, action-packed photography enhances
illustration of years excitement. Special
attention to details throughout. Cohiscan
staffers should be especially proud of this
volume. It certainly reflects a complete story of
the Connersville High School experience for years
to come. Congratulations to everyone involved in
the production of this yearbook.
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AERIEZionsville High SchoolDivision II Judges
CommentsClever use of what for? as a theme
that fully unifies the 2004 Aerie and clearly
reflects the four-star Zionsville Community High
School experience. Depth coverage of this
experience sets this book among the superior
examples. New angles for traditional stories give
the coverage a fresh feel. Nice use of the
four-photo montage on dividers and with feature
packages throughout. Good use of pulled quotes
and drop caps as well as trendy font sizes in
headlines, sidebar Q As, unifying folios, and
rails. Impressive depth captions pull the reader
into coverage and help provide details of the
story in a quick-read fashion. Equally impressive
reporting, writing and editing throughout. Good
quality photographynotably the black and white
shotsenhance coverage packaging. Staff attention
to details throughout give this book a superior
edge. Extensive attention to student lives,
classes, opinion, clubs and community helps tp
package this story in an exciting display. The
reader feels as if he or she knows the Zionsville
experience from this historical
reflection. Congratulations to everyone involved
in the production of this yearbook. The student
staffers and adviser should be proud of an effort
that truly gives the Zionsville Community High
School students and families an impressive
reflection of a year in their lives and shows
what it was all for.
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DECABen Davis High SchoolDivision III Judges
CommentsComprehensive coverage of the student
experience is a hallmark of this yearbook,
presenting a truly impressive reflection of this
year. Additional superior notations include the
use of multiple facts and quotes throughout,
eye-catching, creative, contemporary design,
thorough coverage of events both in and outside
of school, as well as use of color in graphics
and photography. Theme development is visually
enhanced with the circle design from the cover
and provides a unifying continuity throughout the
book. Good use of specifics from the year that
reflect the theme and help capture historical
details. Depth captions really help to provide
additional details of the years events.
Impressive academic coverage, too, provides the
reader a real sense of the learning experience at
Ben Davis High School (something books often
downplay). Beginning with the beautiful blue
cover and table of contents circle wheel of the
front endsheet, this is an exciting yearbook.
Even the folios are creative and attractive. The
depth coverage throughout gives the reader a
sense of the purple-dominated student experience.
Headlines and subheads work well together as copy
entry points creative spot color use only
enhances the visual impact in doing so.
Extensive, comprehensive planning and
follow-through is evident throughout. This
volume of Deca provides any reader a real
flashback of this year. Congratulations to the
student journalists and others involved in the
production of this truly superior student
publication. It certainly sets a high standard
for future volumes.
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PINNACLECarmel High SchoolDivision III Judges
CommentsContemporary Classic works well as the
theme and reflects the very nature of this
student publication. Pinnacle 2004 captures a
year in the life of Carmel High School in an
incredible, carefully planned and developed
presentation. Verbal and visual components come
together as a truly beautiful package of thorough
coverage, polished writing and attractive design.
It is professional looking and provides the
reader a real flavor for the Carmel experience
this year. Superior notations include theme
development both visually and in prose, tooling
line graphics particularly with headlines and
photographs, various typography that works well
together, contemporary design, strong,
outstanding photography full of impact, multiple
story-telling techniques encompassing a variety
of creative angles, thorough academics coverage,
and a variety of feature topics particularly in
the people section.he year and add credibility to
the coverage. Strong, active headlines,
particularly in
sports, serve as an interesting entry point to
the copy. Captions are informative, generally
in-depth and well written, helping to record
details of the historical story. The book has a
clean, attractive appearance, combining
interesting typography with thin, subtle tooling
lines to enhance the presentation of all
necessary elements. Effective use of montage
photo displays to maximize coverage and get more
people into the book. Copy reflects real
reporting and features details in a cohesive,
impressive package. Leads exhibit a variety of
intriguing angles and descriptive details to
capture reader attention. Multiple student quotes
allow sources to tell the story of the year and
add credibility to coverage. Strong, active
headlines, particularly in sports, serve as
interesting entry points to the copy. Captions
are informative, generally in-depth and well
written, helping to record details of the
historical story. It is obvious this staff paid
attention to details, noted in the appropriate
table of contents, thorough the colophon and
carefully edited and maintained consistency of
this book overall. Congratulations to the staff
and adviser of this Pinnacle volume.
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LOGColumbus North High SchoolDivision
III Judges CommentsCritique judge Martha Akers
says this book is a phenomenal job. One might
add that it is a prime example of what superior
means. Log 2004 does a great job of capturing a
true blue glimpse of Columbus North, perhaps
causing the reader to want to be part of this
experienceto attend this school. Impressive
notations include the numbers of stories this
book tells and amount of students it features,
extensive, in-depth coverage that combines both
events and day-to-day lifes activities, and
illustrating what learning (of all things) at
North is really all about. The packaging of this
coverage is professional-level work,
incorporating outstanding, action-packed black
and white photography, design to die for, and
typography that displays the outstanding stories
in a truly pleasing fashion.
Furthermore, infographics, student quote
features, impressive depth captions, subtle
tooling lines all work well together to
presentand tiethis coverage together in the
top-notch journalistic package. Even the use of
white space contributes to this visually
appealing display. This book has a true blue
personality that comes through from front to back
cover. The cover compass and its arrows help to
reflect the theme as they appear in subtle design
elements throughout. It is quite evident that
this staff has a full command of scholastic
yearbook standards, particularly attention to
detail. Owners of this book likely will enjoy
reading it for years to come. The stories in
their varied forms bring the coverage to lifea
notation usually reserved for the photography.
Congratulations to the staff and adviser of this
outstanding yearbook. It is one of a kind and
serves as a model for others to review in guiding
them in how a yearbook can capture a year in the
life of a school community.
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EXCALIBURCrown Point High SchoolDivision
III Judges CommentsA Look Inside this book
reveals a commendable job of capturing Crown
Point High Schools 2003-04 year. Theme
development and execution throughout is
impressive and fits this particular year well,
featuring a new building. The cohesive packaging
gives the presentation a contemporary look that
should easily appeal to the student audience.
Impressive notations include extensive use of
student information sources particularly through
insightful quotes and photo captions, a
consistent, rather contemporary look throughout,
incorporating attractive typography, graphics and
use of tooling lines, verbal and visual spin-offs
of the theme and well-written copy filled with an
appropriate variety of sources and details. It
is obvious this staff paid particular attention
to details, giving the product a superior edge.
Careful editing, for example, reflects such care.
Also, capturing action in the photography helps
to attract the readers attention and better
illustrate the story. Good job with photo content
framing and clever cutouts, too. The subtle use
of spot color throughout enhances the overall
presentation. Beautiful, creative montage on
front endsheet. Complete user-friendly index
provides an additional reader enhancement. Excali
bur 2004 is something this staff should be proud
to showcase. It gives the Crown Point community a
historical account of a year in the life of the
school that exceeds most expectations.
Congratulations to everyone involved in putting
out such a fine student publication.
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PARAGONMunster High SchoolDivision III Judges
CommentsParagon 2004 is an absolutely impressive
package of no ifs, ands or buts about Munster
High 2003-04, again utilizing the color red in a
pleasing fashion. Of special notation throughout
is the clean, professional-looking design
incorporating outstanding, truly high-quality
black and white photography cropped almost to
perfection and nearly defining what capturing
action means, copy that has been deeply
researched, reflects multiple sources and
appropriate student quotes, as well as depth
captions that set the standard for making spread
coverage complete. The theme copy is filled with
relevant details that reflect facts from the year
and provide a visual, quick read of this story,
this year. Typography incorporates multiple
fonts to present an incredible professional-lookin
g package augmented by subtle graphics
that provide visual consistency and carry the
theme message throughout. Such care has been
taken in the planning and production of this book
that attention to details is an understatement.
Group shots may be the most accurately cropped
and presented package elements of any yearbook in
the country, and sports stats with student quotes
and their photos provide a truly pleasing display
of the historical notations of their respective
seasons. Senior stats with their photos give the
information a relevancy lost when placed
elsewhere or not included. Additionally,
faculty/staff assignment notations with their
photos give the coverage a sense of
completeness. Once again, the Paragon staff has
proved that high school journalists can produce
some the most outstanding publications the eye
could see. This 222 pages of coverage also
reiterates the notion that black and white
photography can be some of the best journalism
despite the worlds love affair with four-color.
This book is nothing short of exceptional and
everyone at Munster High School should be
especially proud of it. Congratulations to
everyone involved in its production.
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Yearbook Merit Awards
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• Division IHanover Central High SchoolSeeger
  High School
• Division IIGreenwood High SchoolMuncie Central
  High SchoolPlainfield High School
• Division IIIFloyd Central High SchoolLake
  Central High SchoolColumbus North High
  SchoolLawrence Central High SchoolRichmond High
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THE KEYHanover Central High SchoolDivision
I Judges CommentsKey 2004 is a contemporary,
creative package of the Hanover Central old
school experience. This all-rookie staff should
be commended for the books clean,
professional-looking design featuring excellent
typography and graphics use and action-focused
photography. Attractive use of spot color in
sports and screens throughout. Solid adherence to
coverage standards. As the critique judge noted,
this is truly an excellent yearbook with sparks
of superiority. Congratulations to everyone
involved in its production.
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SPIRITSeeger High SchoolDivision I Judges
CommentsThe staffers who put out this edition of
the Spirit were truly focused on capturing the
Seeger High School experience. The theme united
the coverage well beginning with the impressive
color photography on the cover and continue with
interesting details from coverage to follow on
the dividers. How do you stay focused? coverage
reflects theme and adds more students to the
books varied coverage. Impressive copyone of
the books main strengthsreflects attention to
reporting and editing, featuring interesting
leads, strong verbs and great use of student
quotes. Captions are well written and researched,
featuring student quotes. Students should be
proud of this attractively packaged product.
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THE WOODMANGreenwood High SchoolDivision
II Judges CommentsOne cant help but Love
Greenwood upon experiencing this year through
this Woodman edition. Fun use of the theme idea
for a unifying element throughoutand impressive
details to help tell the story spin-offs on
dividers help connect sections to the theme.
Overall, good job of capturing both in and out of
school activities. Good use of student quotes
throughout. Design is attractive and provides a
fun visual identity for the book. Copy is easy to
read, filled with a variety of sources, and
typography variations augment books visual
appeal. Headlines appropriately attract reader
attention. Congratulations on producing an
excellent publication.
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MAGICIANMuncie Central High SchoolDivision
II Judges CommentsMagician 2004 once again is
an excellent product, capturing the excitement of
life at Muncie Central High School. It features
an interesting format and theme, versus.
Examples of beautiful black and white photography
throughout. Trendy magazine-style coverage really
provides insight into the year. Headlines and
copy are truly good with great leads, spread
after spread. Staff attention to details sets
this book apart from most others. Congratulations
for a job well done.
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SILHOUETTESPlainfield High SchoolDivision
II Judges CommentsCreative, visually
stimulating package of student activities at
Plainfield High School in this book. Copy is
filled with details from the year as well as
impressive numbers of student quotes. Beautiful
color photography on the cover to reflect Along
4 the ride theme. Dividing the book into
quarters carried out the theme idea. Good job of
developing continuity in design from section to
section. Depth captions augment package coverage.
Community coverage gives real flavor for
Plainfield experience beyond school walls.
Impressive profiles in people section help to
personalize story of the year. Good use of
fact/quote boxes, clever graphics and color
throughout. Good job overall on a product
Plainfield students should cherish for years to
come.
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BARTIZANFloyd Central High SchoolDivision
III Judges CommentsBartizan 03-04 provides an
authenticity reflection of the Floyd Central
year. The theme is developed well on
opening/closing and divider spreads, using the
finger print graphic from the cover. Impressive
use of stories in the ads section. Photo quality
throughout is crisp and clean with good contrast.
Depth captions really help to tell the story.
Photo boxes and student quote boxes help to get
more people into the coverage and give more
specifics of the year. Truly creative typography,
particularly with headlines and pulled quotes.
Good use of color in graphics, typography and
photographs. Congratulations to the staff and
adviser for a job well done.
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QUIVERLake Central High SchoolDivision
III Judges CommentsThis book reveals an
outstanding eye for visual details. The theme,
psst theres more, is carried both verbally
and visually and appropriately unifies the book.
The packaging shows a keen understanding of
modular design and the photography is simply
outstanding. Coverage is thorough and
comprehensive, giving the reader a real feel for
life at Lake Central this year. Other impressive
notations include artistic use of tooling lines,
sophisticated use of color, contemporary,
readable typography, nice combination of polls, Q
As, feature boxes and truly depth captions
that help tell the story of the year.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the
production of this fine student publication.
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BEARS DENLawrence Central High SchoolDivision
III Judges CommentsThis is an exciting display
of Bear Necessities of Lawrence Central in
2003-04. The appropriate theme works well to
unify the book throughout, beginning with the
creative cut-out cover. Outstanding qualities of
this book include use of direct quotes, action
photography, clean, attractive, contemporary
design throughout, intriguing feature headlines
that entice the reader into the copy, multiple
surveys and polls to provide details of the year
and get more students into the coverage, depth
captions, attractive senior section, use of gray
screens, sports scoreboards and player sidebars
as well as attention to details. Good job, staff
and adviser.
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BEARS DENLawrence Central High SchoolDivision
III Judges CommentsThis is an exciting display
of Bear Necessities of Lawrence Central in
2003-04. The appropriate theme works well to
unify the book throughout, beginning with the
creative cut-out cover. Outstanding qualities of
this book include use of direct quotes, action
photography, clean, attractive, contemporary
design throughout, intriguing feature headlines
that entice the reader into the copy, multiple
surveys and polls to provide details of the year
and get more students into the coverage, depth
captions, attractive senior section, use of gray
screens, sports scoreboards and player sidebars
as well as attention to details. Good job, staff
and adviser.
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Sampler Keynote Project

• Michael FrazierHanover Central High School
• Danielle MerrimanFranklin College

Sampler Production
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2005 INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL PRESS ASSOCIATION