Press Club presents awards to high school journalists

First, “Women’s March supporters lack clear direction,” by Avery Adams from Carlmont High School.

Second, “Normalizing hatred leads to daunting consequences,” by Nina Heller from Carlmont High School.

Third, “Beware the invasion of fake news,” by Rayshaun Jordan from Eastside College Prep.

Editorial

First, “Taking a knee in high school sports,” by Editorial Staff, from Notre Dame High School.

Second, “A time and a place for ‘safe spaces’,” by Editorial Staff from Eastside College Prep.

Third “Fake news comes with real dangers in today’s world,” by Editorial Staff from Aragon High School.

Feature Photo

First, “Depression In Teen,” by Kinsey Cook from Carlmont High School.

Second, “Free speech and activism at Aragon,” by Isha Patel from Aragon High School.

Third, “Maintaining Family Traditions,” by Sharon Tulman, from Carlmont High School.

Feature Story

First, “Women in athletics: The race for equality,” by Claire Mason from Aragon High School.

Second, “Asian culture silences discussion of mental illnesses,” by Catherine Lei from Carlmont High School.

Third “Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown,” by Sam Hosmer from Carlmont High School.

Honorable Mention, “Intersectionality: Bonding by understanding identities,” by Naomi Vanderlip from Aragon High School

Honorable Mention, “Women make strides in technology,” by Kaylee George from Carlmont High School

Feature Story — Yearbook

First, “Cal Riley Dedication,” by Justin Riley, from Serra High School Yearbook.

Second, “Fall Social Justice Project,” by Justin Riley, from Serra High School Yearbook.

Third “Mr. Ferretti Dedication,” by Johnson He, from Serra High School Yearbook.

Honorable Mention, “Rallies,” by Mitch Baumann from Serra High School Yearbook

Honorable Mention, “Service & Justice,” by William Healey from Serra High School Yearbook

Layout and Design — Newspaper

First, “The Oracle issues,” by The Oracle Staff from Henry M. Gunn High School.

Second, “The Eagle,” by The Eagle Staff from Washington High School.

Third “The Eastside Panther,” by The Panther Staff from Eastside College Prep.

Layout and Design — Yearbook

First, “Serra Senior Polls,” by Brett Anchartechahar from Serra High School Yearbook.

Second, “In Loving Memory of Calvin Riley,” by Justin Riley from Serra High School Yearbook.

Third “History,” by William Healey from Serra High School Yearbook.

Honorable Mention, “Traveling Padres,” by Matthew Sim from Serra High School Yearbook.

Honorable Mention, “Varsity Baseball,” by Justin Riley from Serra High School Yearbook.

News Photo

First, “Protestors gather in front of the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice with signs and body paint protesting Judge A. Persky,” by Jenna Marvet from Henry M. Gunn High School.

Second, “Blood drive: Junior Imani Rhodes donates her blood through Stanford’s annual blood drive,” by Aaron Muniz from Eastside College Prep.

Third “Frosh Olympics results still under review,” by Stephen Aguirre from Archbishop Riordan High School.

News Story

First, “AB 165: State Assembly bill proposes warrantless searches of students,” by Evalyn Li, Andrew Zhao from Henry M. Gunn High School.

Second, “San Mateo County files brief to protect immigrants’ rights,” by Alexander Derhacobian from Carlmont High School.

Third, “The savior of the U.S. doesn’t want the job: Millennials resist running for office,” by Hanalei Pham from Carlmont High School.

Honorable Mention, “The blazing question: Marijuana Legalization?” by Gabriel Lukaszewicz, Katie Savage from Aragon High School.

Honorable Mention, “Students join the fight for gender equality,” by Izzy Bruguera from Carlmont High School.

Honorable Mention, “State lawmakers tackle teacher shortage,” by Alexander Derhacobian from Carlmont High School.

Honorable Mention, “Jewish Cub plans to bring awareness of religion,” by Madison Wong from Carlmont High School.

Honorable Mention, “Bay Area housing market skyrockets,” by Hanalei Pham from Carlmont High School.

Honorable Mention, “An American dream deferred,” by Julia-Rose Kibben from Convent of the Sacred Heart.

Sports Photo

First, “”Jump,” by David Hickey from Palo Alto High School.

Second, “Dons prevent late comeback effort, take down Bearcats,” by Kamille Suayan from Aragon High School.

Third “Baseball,” by Max Wang, from Henry M. Gunn High School.

Sports Story

First, “Cross Country races to second consecutive state championship,” by Harrick Wu, from Archbishop Riordan High School.

Second, “Refuse to Lose,” by Jacky Moore, from Palo Alto High School.

Third, “JV boys soccer defeated by Aragon Dons,” by Adrian Cunningham, from Carlmont High School.

Honorable Mention, “Girls basketball team falls to Leigh in CCS semifinals,” by Zack Cherkas, from Aragon High School.

Honorable Mention, “Varsity Soccer Regains first place in their division,” by Lizzy Hall, from Carlmont High School.

Honorable Mention, “Varsity improves constancy against Panthers,” by Mackenzie O’Connell, from Carlmont High School.

Honorable Mention, “Back to back,” by Andrea Barajas, Viridiana Villagomez From Eastside College Prep.

Honorable Mention, “Boys’ swimming breaks Bellarmine streak for first CCS championship,” by Matthew Hamilton, Lena Ye From Henry M. Gunn High School.

Honorable Mention, “Wrestling Secures WCAL Crown,” by Matthew Sim, from Serra High School.

Sports Story — Yearbook

First, “JV Wrestling,” by Matthew Sim from Serra High School Yearbook.

Second, “Varsity Cross Country,” by Matthew Sim from Serra High School Yearbook.

Third, “Varsity Water Polo,” by Brett Anchartechahar from Serra High School Yearbook.

Website Content

First, “Scot Scoop News,” by Scott Scoop Staff from Carlmont High School.

Second, “The Aragon Outlook Website,” by Aragon Outlook Staff from Aragon High School.

Second, “Gunn Oracle website,” by The Oracle Staff from Henry M. Gunn High School.

Third “The Broadview website,” by The Broadview Staff from Convent of the Sacred Heart.

Honorable Mention, “The Bearcat,” by The Bearcat Staff from San Mateo High School.

Website Design

First, “The Aragon Outlook Website,” by Avichal Goel, from Aragon High School.

Second, “C Magazine,” by Nicole Li, from Palo Alto High School.

Third, “Scot Scoop News,” by Nathan Godwin, Hanalei Pham, Brooke Chang, Megan Tao, Celine Yang from Carlmont High School.

Yearbook

First, “Serra High School Yearbook 2016-2017: “Sealed In Gold,” by El Padre Staff from Serra High School Yearbook.

Second, “Y(our) Identity,” by Angela Reinhardt-Mullins, Kevin Han, Alyssa Monstarrat from Mills High School.

Newspaper General Excellence

First, “The Oracle,” by The Oracle Staff from Henry M. Gunn High School.

Second, “The Highlander,” by The Highlander Staff from Carlmont High School.

Third “The Aragon Outlook,” by The Outlook Staff from Aragon High School.

Honorable Mention, “The Eastside Panther,” by The Panther Staff from Eastside College Prep.

Honorable Mention, “The Eagle,” by The Eagle Staff from Washington High School.