Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Ark Entry Title: "Harbormaster works to restore order out on Richardson Bay" Entry Credit: Gretchen Lang Judge Comment: A timely and interesting story that nicely weaved in sights and sounds of being out on the water with the Harbormaster. The lead was engaging and drew me into the story.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: After Five: The North State Magazine Entry Title: Summer of '85 - A Look Back at the Filming of Stand By Me Entry Credit: Aaron Williams, Ron Harrington Judge Comment: A well-researched and engaging story with a lot of interesting insights from people who were there 35 years ago during the filming of the iconic movie.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Ark Entry Title: "Tiburon girl debuts voice-acting skills in Pixar's 'Soul'" Entry Credit: Hannah Weikel Judge Comment: An interesting and engaging story about a girl debuting in voice acting in a big way. The story was well organized with good pacing to allow the reader to see how the girl received her big break.
Place Name: Fourth Place Contestant Name: After Five: The North State Magazine Entry Title: Oh! Christmas Trees Entry Credit: Aaron Williams Judge Comment: An interesting topic for a story that offered good insights into where those massive trees come from and the man behind it all. Good details and I liked the timelines of the final quote.
Place Name: Fifth Place Contestant Name: After Five: The North State Magazine Entry Title: Honoring the Greatest Generation - City Manager's World War II Home Museum Entry Credit: Aaron Williams Judge Comment: Well-researched and good use of details.
