East Central College in Union, Mo., and SchoolJournalism.org are excited to announce the winners of our First Amendment Matters PSA Contest. We received entries from all over the United States and selecting the honorees was not an easy task.
The judge said: “My judging was focused on the students having a clear understanding of the First Amendment and not providing a blanket ‘right,’ but that the rights afforded to us are specifically about these freedoms not being infringed upon by the government. I also looked for creativity at conveying that message.”
Honorable Mention:
“Five Freedoms”
Washington High School in Washington, Missouri
Produced by Cassidy Lesire, Emma Hilsabeck, and Emily Pull
Adult Sponsors: Ryan Leatherman and Michelle Turner
Honorable Mention:
“Know Your Rights”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMSTYvcjOgg&feature=youtu.be
Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, Oklahoma
Produced by Cailie Golden and Joyce Tullis
Adult Sponsor: Holly Eming
Runner-Up:
“Life Without the First Amendment”
Washington High School in Washington, Missouri
Produced by Jade Ruether, Molly Eckelkamp, and Autumn Osia
Adult Sponsor: Michelle Turner
Grand Prize Winner:
First place: “Life Without Rights”
Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama
Produced by Abby Thomas
Adult Sponsor: Beth Antoine