HSNAs
On 26 May 2016, staff members from The Reckoner attended the Toronto Star High School Newspaper Awards (HSNA) at the Toronto Star Printing Plant. The Reckoner once again won a number of awards, including Best Volunteer Newspaper (with over 15 staff) and Best Electronic Newspaper. Many individuals on The Reckoner’s Fifth Guard were recognized for their skills in drawing, photography, opinion and news writing.
At the event, attendees participated in a luncheon and a tour of the Toronto Star printing facility. The tour was considered the highlight of the event by many attendees. According to Marzan Hamid, a News Board writer, “It was amazing to see the real printing process! The experience definitely gave us insight into how a real newspaper operation is run on a day to day basis.”
The winners of the Toronto Star High School Newspaper Awards can be found below:
Comics (1st Place) – CHRYSTAL ZHANG
Reporting (Runner-up) – RYAN LIN
Editorial Writing (Runner-up) – DAVID HAO
Opinion Writing (1st Place) – KHARI THOMAS
Photography-Sports (Runner-up) – JENNA WONG
Sports Writing-Reporting (Runner-up) – DEIFILIA TO
Layout & Design-Page (1st Place) – ANTHONY CHANG
Electronic-Layout & Design (1st Place) – MICHAEL KIM
Best Electronic Newspaper (1st Place)– MICHAEL KIM
Best Newspaper-Over 15 Staff (1st Place) – THE RECKONER STAFF
The Brad Henderson award is given to a student who demonstrates exemplary leadership and journalistic potential. The winner is awarded $500 and a tour of the Toronto Star’s newsroom. This year’s honour was given to The Reckoner’s Editor-in-Chief, David Hao.
The Reckoner won $500 for being named Best Electronic Newspaper, and $500 for being named Best Newspaper-Over 15 Staff. The money will be used to fund The Reckoner’s Sixth Guard.
Congratulations to all staff who were recognized at this year’s awards.
