Sixteen students named finalists in state publication championships

Abby Seitz, Managing Editor

On August 7, the Virginia High School League announced the finalists in their annual Writing/Photo/Design Contest. Sixteen Fauquier High School students were named finalists in the publications championships. The contest welcomes submissions from all public Virginia high schools. Winners will be announced at the Jostens-VHSL Publications Championships in October. 
Group AA: Literary Magazine

  • Photograph
    Senior Abby Seitz, “Twists”
    Junior Haeley Waleska, “Mountain Lake”
  • Drawing
    Junior Jett Zopp, “Tree by Lake”
  • 3-D Art
    Alumnus Kyle West (2013), “Shattered”
  • Mixed Media
    Junior Ellie Avery, “Only Dancing”
  • Poetry Spread
    Junior Eryka Hackett, seniors Nicole Ward and Chris Perez, “No Place at All, Blossoming & A Tree for All Eternity”
    Alumnna Nicole Layton (2013) and junior Ellie Avery, “That Small Room & Only Dancing”

Group AA: Newspaper

  • Straight News/News Feature
    Alumna Sophie Byvik (2013), “Volunteers Coordinate Relief Efforts” and “School Meets New Principal”
  • Sports News
    Senior Abby Seitz, “The Hunger to Win”
  • Feature: Human Interest/Personality
    Alumna Fiona McCarthy (2013), “World Traveler Aspires to Treat Horses”
    Senior Patrick Duggan, “Hooker Hankers for Music”
  • Feature: In-depth/Informative
    Senior Abby Seitz, “School Sports Bring Long Term Consequences”
    Senior Jake Lunsford, “Eating Disorders Plague Teens”
  • Editorials
    Alumna Sophie Byvik (2013), “Poverty is Not Shameful”
  • Bylined Personal Column/Opinion
    Alumna Jordyn Elliot (2013), “Double Standards do Real Harm”
    Senior Abby Seitz, “Adolescent Mental Health System Needs Reform”
  • Review
    Senior Abby Seitz, “Visual Spectacle a Dazzling Adaptation”
  • Front Page Layout
    Alumna Sophie Byvik (2013), “Demolition of Main Hall Rolls On”
  • Advertising
    Alumna Sarah Thornton (2013), “Tolson Appliance”
  • Infographics/Secondary Packaging
    Senior Natalie Smith, “The Price to Pay”