On April 27, Lancer Media traveled to the Frederick News Post for the annual Frederick News Post/ Mike Powell Excellence In Journalism awards ceremony.

Of the 96 awards, Lancer Media won 22 individual awards. In most categories, Lancer Media took at least two titles.

“I am so proud of all of the journalists.  Yes, these awards confirm individual achievement, but most of these articles were great because of the teamwork and support the reporters received from their peers.  Like a state champion sports team, it’s combination of skill and the ability to work well together to realize one goal,” said adviser Natalie Rebetsky.

The FNP awards were another reminder of the incredible year Lancer Media has had. Only a week before the awards, they were named a Distinguished Site by Student Newspapers Online.

The 2016 Lancer Media awards:

Best Blog/Column:

Third place, Amanda Anderson for her article SMH Cartoons

Best Online Storytelling Package:

First place, Ryan Bond for his article “Drones: Aerial success or flying nightmare?“

Third place, Grace Weaver for her article “Mrs. Ilana Blum, student services“

Honorable Mention, Devin Barge for his article “How will you measure up on 3-14-16: National Pi Day?“

Column Education:

First place, Alicia Nasto and Katherine Montgomery for their article “Con: Schools overstep their authority by restricting drop-offs; Pro: schools should stop parent drop-offs to improve safety“

Third place, Ryan Bond for his article “Google data mines student emails: Check your facts“

Column Humor:

Second place, Olivia DuBro for her article The Top Ten… ‘Lit’ words and phrases of 2015

Honorable Mention, Garrett Wiehler for his article Top 10 of 2015: Worst political blunders from presidential front-runners

Column State:

First place, Bridget Murphy for her article “Irish American month reminds us of ethnic inequalities“

Honorable Mention, Rose Fiore for her article “Vaping: E-cigarette use growing among teens with no regulation in sight“

Honorable Mention, Abigail Montgomery for her article “Participation trophies produce empty egos, full landfills“

Honorable Mention, Garrett Wiehler for his article “What are they waiting for? Change the Maryland state song“

Continuing Coverage:

First place, Grace Weaver and Garrett Wiehler for their article “Mock Trial Advances to regional competition for their first time in school history“

Second place, Olivia DuBro for her article series “Mr. Linganore 2016“

Excellence in News:

Honorable Mention, Grace Weaver for her article Lancers simulate crash for ever 15 minutes program

Newspaper Design:

Second place:  Amanda Anderson,Emily Gorham, Bridget Murphy, Alicia Nasto, and Grace Weaver

Profile:

Second place, Amanda Anderson for her article “Distinguished Graduates 2015: Kevin Law changes language learning with Cambly“

Third place, Haley Barge with her article “Distinguished Graduates 2015: Liz Maestri makes her mark in the arts“

Review:

Third place, Tory Spruill for her article “Fuller House: Just as corny as the original- and that’s okay“

Sports Feature:

Honorable Mention, Elena Guardia for her article “Daniel Ross commits to play lacrosse at West Point“

Sports Story:

Third place, Abigail Montgomery for her article “After budget cuts, Linganore and Middletown field freshman sports“

Website:

Second place for www.LHSLance.org

“Visiting the Frederick News Post and seeing people get recognized for their hard work in journalism will be something that I miss. I am honored to have been able to attend the award ceremony for the past three years, and I hope it will inspire other students to take journalism,” said senior Alyssa Mattison, an editor for The Lance.

City Editor Pete McCarthy of the Frederick News Post helped to shape Lancer Media by providing guidance to the growing journalism program in 2013-2014.

“It is great to see students from Frederick County’s high schools who are passionate about journalism and doing such great work informing their communities.  The Frederick News-Post is pleased to able to applaud their achievements, and we look forward to seeing some of these students join what we consider to be a crucial profession,” said McCarthy.