2021 OSMA Results
May 1, 2021
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