2021 OSMA Results

Overall Online News Site
Solon HS – Honorable Mention

Newswriting

– Avantika Pai, What steps is Solon taking to become anti-racist? – Honorable Mention

– Joy Park, Students’ SAT experience during covid-19 – Honorable Mention

In-depth Reporting

– Avantika Pai, How are teachers affected by the hybrid model at Solon? – Honorable Mention

General Feature

– Angeli Thompson, Having good mental health is key during this pandemic – Honorable Mention

– Hannah Levenson, Special Education During Covid-19 at SHS – Honorable Mention

Personality Profile

– Avantika Pai, Kaitlin Kormuth swings her way to states – Excellent

– Angeli Thompson, Sophomore Edward Taylor’s journey as an underclassman on the varsity football team- Honorable Mention

News Feature

– Sophia Giallanza, Joe Biden wins the presidential election: what is SHS’s response? – Superior

– Audrey Lai, Solon students’ take on Supreme Court vacancy – Excellent

Alternative Copy

– Ryan Funderburg, Committed senior fall sport athletes – Excellent

First Person Narrative

– Clare Atheneos, The movie theatre experience during a global pandemic – Honorable Mention

Commentary

– Kayleigh Sell, The real killer: disposable masks – Honorable Mention

– Elleana Tanks-Gabor, What history class won’t tell you about black history – Honorable Mention

Review

– Amy Iheme, Joji’s Album “Nectar” is kind of bitter – Excellent

– Audrey Lai, “On the Rocks” captures the charm of the mundane – Excellent

Sports Coverage/News

– Ryan Funderburg, Solon Comets set to face Kirtland Hornets Friday in Solon– Superior

– Ryan Funderburg, Solon opens the OHSAA playoffs against St. Ignatius– Excellent

Sports Feature

– Hayley Hunter, Can having less fans affect solon athletes and performances – Honorable Mention

– Joy Park, How covid-19 is affecting the high school girls tennis season – Honorable Mention

Sports Opinion

– Jasper Greuel, NBA Offseason Grades – Superior

Multimedia Package

– Ellis Smith, Student opinions on virtual learning at Solon High School – Honorable Mention

Art/Non-Editorial

– Kiera Hale, LGBTQ+ Climate at Solon High School – Excellent