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2001 Mark of Excellence
Region 3 Winners/Finalists
Newspapers | Magazines | Photography | Radio | Television | Online
Newspapers
Editorial Writing
Winner: Jen Miller, University of Tampa, The Minaret
— Second Place: Brian Basinger, University of Georgia, The Red & Black
— Third Place: Matthew Cate, University of Tennessee, The Daily Beacon
Editorial Cartooning
Winner: Steven Olexa, University of Tennessee, The Daily Beacon
General Column Writing
Winner: Hilary Hilliard, University of Georgia, The Red & Black
— Second Place: Kevin Graham, University of South Florida, The Oracle
— Third Place: Ryan Meehan, University of South Florida, The Oracle
Sports Column Writing
Winner: Jeff Darlington, University of Florida, The Independent Florida Alligator
— Second Place: David Marsters, University of Central Florida, The Central Florida Future
Spot News Reporting
Winner: Todd Wright, "Man survives skyway jump," Florida A&M University, St. Petersburg Times
— Second Place: Barney Gimbel, "Inner tube ride turns tragic for 2 siblings," Emory University, The Palm Beach Post
— Third Place: Marlon Walker, Naeemah Khabir and Daniel Carson, "Terrorists attack US," Florida A&M University, The Famuan
General News Reporting
Winner: Kevin Langston, "State could lose SCETV," University of South Carolina, The Carolina Reporter
— Second Place: Erin Bryce, "A deadly cycle," University of Florida, The Independent Florida Alligator
— Third Place: Ryan Meehan, Series on suspected terrorist professor, University of South Florida, The Oracle
— Honorable Mention: Brian Bassinger, "University funding in jeopardy," University of Georgia, The Red & Black
In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Barney Gimbel, "Majority of juveniles in adult prisons will stay there," Emory University, The Palm Beach Post
— Second Place: Selina Roman, "Records found in bins," University of South Florida, The Oracle
— Third Place: Samira Jafari, "DUI package," University of Georgia, The Red & Black
Feature Writing
Winner: Whitney Fuller, "Forging a friendship despite differences," University of Florida, The Gainesville Sun
— Second Place: Emily Stewart, "Bringing up bettas," University of South Carolina, The Carolina Reporter
— Third Place: Williesha Lakin, "Barbie — More than child's play," University of South Carolina, The Carolina Reporter
Sports Writing
Winner: Rick Johnston, "The other side of the ball," University of South Carolina, The Carolina Reporter
— Second Place: Andre Carter, "Chiles follows Yasinsac," Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Democrat
— Third Place: Khari D. Williams, "Beware of Cudjoe," University of South Florida, The Oracle
Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Red & Black, University of Georgia
— Second Place: The Oracle, University of South Florida
— Third Place: The Daily Beacon, University of Tennessee
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper (published 2 to 4 times a week)
Winner: The Emory Wheel, Emory University
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper (published less than twice a week)
Winner: The Carolina Reporter, University of South Carolina
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Magazines
Magazine Non-Fiction Article
Winner: Ann Norsworthy, "Black Hole," University of South Florida, Static magazine
— Second Place: Adrian Parker, Christina Deans and Maya Harper, "Gambling with your credit," Florida A&M University, Journey magazine
— Third Place: Kevin Graham and Jarrett Guthrie, "Promised Land," University of South Florida, Static magazine
Best Student Magazine (published once a year)
Winner: Gallery, Walters State Community College
— Second Place: Omnibus, University of South Florida
— Third Place: Static, University of South Florida
Best Student Magazine (published more than once a year)
Winner: Phoenix Literary Art Magazine, University of Tennessee
— Second Place: Journey, Florida A&M University
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Photography
Spot News Photography
Winner: Michael McCormack, "Fire in the fort," University of Tennessee, The Daily Beacon
— Second Place: Stephen Jones, "Inspecting windstorm damage," University of Georgia
General News Photography
Winner: Monira Al-Haroun, "Pakistani at interfaith prayer," University of Georgia, The Red & Black
— Second Place: Rick Johnston, "Mock decontamination," University of South Carolina
— Third Place: R.C. Rique, "Release little turtles," Florida A&M University, The Sun
Feature Photography
Winner: R.C. Rique, "On the water," Florida A&M University
— Second Place: R.C. Rique, "Milking time," Florida A&M University
— Third Place: R.C. Rique, "Fast track to fun," Florida A&M University
Photo Illustration
Winner: Sam Taylor, "Promised land," University of South Florida, Static magazine
— Second Place: Andres Asturias, "Adorning the flesh," University of South Florida
Sports Photography
Winner: Andres Asturias, "The Extra Point," University of South Florida, The Oracle
— Second Place: Becky Reid, "Basketball action," University of Georgia
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Radio
Radio Spot News Reporting
No awards given.
Radio Feature
Winner: Alexa Woell, "Watermelons and the drought," University of Florida, WUFT-FM
— Second Place: Hannah Field, "A safe space for the homeless," University of Florida, WUFT-FM
— Third Place: Tarin Smithline, "The Pine Beetle battle," University of Florida, WUFT-FM
Radio In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Hannah Field, "Courthouse security," University of Florida, WUFT-FM
— Second Place: Jeremy King, "Taxes," University of Alabama, WTXT-FM
Radio Sports Reporting
No awards given.
Radio Daily Newscast
No awards given.
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Television
Television Spot News Reporting
Winner: Jennifer Crawford, "Cop dead," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Second Place: Paul Milliken, "Homeless," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Third Place: Jennifer James, "Fire," Troy State University, WTSU-TV
Television General News Reporting
Winner: Kelle Vereen, "LST 325," University of South Alabama
— Second Place: Kim Balestrieri, "Flight schools," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Third Place: John Huddleston, "Smelly trash," University of Alabama, WJRD-TV
— Honorable Mention: Jennifer James, "Credit cards," Troy State University
Television Feature
Winner: Jeremy King, "Greenwood concert," University of Alabama, WJRD-TV
— Second Place: Adam Roland, "Rock climbing," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Third Place: Janice Carpio, "Video games," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Honorable Mention: Mika Highsmith, "FAMU homecoming 2001 step-show (Greek)," Florida A&M University, FAMU-TV
Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Mike Dello Stritto, "Nursing homes," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
Television Sports Reporting
Winner: Andrew Huff, Matthew Hall and Jon Russell, "Georgia gameday," University of Georgia
— Second Place: Charles Cote, "Lacrosse," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Third Place: Elton Gumbel, "FAMU Homecoming 2001 football match-up," Florida A&M University, FAMU-TV
— Honorable Mention: Shannon Edwards, "Riddle-Pace," Troy State University, WTSU-TV
Television News Photography
Winner: Beau Zimmer, "Water," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Second Place: Tiffany Smith, "Parade," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Third Place: John Huddleston, "Armory security," University of Alabama, WJRD-TV
Television Feature Photography
Winner: Sean Lewis, "Sugar cane," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Second Place: J.P. Hervis, "Rock climbing," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
Television Sports Photography
Winner: David Burgess, "Lacrosse," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Second Place: David Burgess, "Bike race," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
Television Daily Newscast
Winner: WUFT-TV, "News5 @ 5:30," University of Florida
— Second Place: TSU-TV, "TSU Nightly News," Troy State University
Television Non-Daily Newscast
No awards given.
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Online
Online Spot News Reporting
Winner: Jackie Van Hoff, Amelia Parker, Kristy Kirkland, Mary Louise Mason, Tasha Smith, Major Highfield, Jennifer Ackerman, Ashley Hudson, Lea Konjevic, Laura Shill and Tai Hicks, "A day we'll never forget: A special section of Dateline Alabama," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Second Place: Major Highfield, "Here comes the sun — one final time," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Third Place: Jennifer Falor, "Arrest video reveals Adler's performance," University of Florida, Alligator Online
Online General News Reporting
Winner: Jennifer Falor, "Tragedy jolts nation," University of Florida, Alligator Online
— Second Place: Major Highfield, "Playmates uncovered," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Third Place: Kristy Kirkland, ""Cutting ties with the Greek system: A third solution?" University of Alabama Dateline Alabama," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
Online Feature Reporting
Winner: Major Highfield, "When second comes first," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Second Place: Staci LaTurno, "'Fences' playwright August Wilson lectures on writing and race," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Third Place: Jennifer Falor, "Strength in mind," University of Florida, Alligator Online
Online In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Jennifer Falor, "Under the street lamp," University of Florida, Alligator Online
— Second Place: Kristy Kirkland, "Minor Heights Fire Board: The heat is on," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Third Place: Emily Stewart, "Understanding Islam," University of South Carolina, The Carolina Reporter
Online Sports Reporting
No awards given.
Online Opinion and Commentary
Winner: Bradley E. Guire, University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
Best All-Around Online Student Newspaper
Winner: The Red & Black, University of Georgia
— Second Place: The Carolina Reporter, University of South Carolina
Best All-Around Online Student Magazine
No awards given.
Best All-Around Online Student Broadcast Station
No awards given.
Best All-Around Independent Online Student Publication
Winner: Dateline Alabama, University of Alabama
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