The staff of The Courier earned All Ohio in the category of Overall News Site at the Ohio Scholastic Media Association State Convention and Awards Banquet this past Friday. All Ohio is the highest achievement a school publication can win from OSMA, and this is The Courier’s first time earning the achievement for their news site. Superior is the highest level an individual entry can win, followed by Excellent and Honorable Mention. A complete list of all awards is listed below.

All Ohio

• Courier Staff: Overall News Site

Superior Awards

• Hannah Levenson, General Feature: Solon High School (SHS) explores the possibilities of a new greenhouse

Excellent Awards

• Hannah Levenson & Riley Lavine, In-Depth Reporting/Team: The dangers of sextortion can be deadly
• Angeli Thompson, Personality Profile: SHS Senior James Howell’s journey to stardom & A day in the life of SHS security guard Jerry Prusha
• Angeli Thompson, Newswriting: New SHS safety protocols: imposition or proficient?
• Kassidy Samuelraj, Sports Feature: Solon High School’s boys basketball approaches their 2022 season & Girls varsity tennis team wins GCC Championship
• Kassidy Samuelraj, Review: Taylor Swift is a lyrical genius with her new album “Midnights” being the best selling album of 2022
• Mia Ray, General Feature: Business teacher Mr. Stircula and marketing students take on pitch competition
• Emma Wellman, Multimedia Package: Solon High School’s Gymnastics team hoping for more student turnout this season
• Hannah Levenson, Angeli Thompson & Sasha Zahler, Multimedia Package: Student Council hoping for strong student turnout at Royal themed Homecoming

Honorable Mention Awards

• Hannah Levenson, Angeli Thompson & Sasha Zahler, On-Air Talent: Student Council hoping for strong student turnout at Royal themed Homecoming
• Hannah Levenson, Review: Big Mouth Season Six: forget Nick and Andrew
• Hannah Levenson, Sports Coverage/News: Solon City Schools’ sports teams join Suburban League for the 2023-2024 school year
• Angeli Thompson, In-Depth Reporting/Individual: Students disagree with administration about the enforced dress codes
• Mia Ray, Alternative Copy: Academic stressors at Solon High School and possible solutions
• Mia Ray Commentary: Kanye West’s controversial comments cause danger
• Reilly Roth, Alternative Copy: Committed fall sports athletes for 2022
• Sasha Zahler, Column: Ditch New Year’s resolutions in 2023 and learn how to create sustainable goals & Solon High School’s competitive nature is toxic
• Riley Lavine, Reilly Roth & Sasha Zahler On-Air Talent: The Solon Café is back in business