The Courier staff attended the 2024 Ohio Scholastic Media Association earning multiple awards for their articles and videos. Below is a full list of both staff and individual awards.
Overall News Site – First Place
Staff
Superior
Lillian Newby – General Feature: “A look into the English Language Learners Support class”
Jada Andrews – In-Depth Reporting/Individual: “Understanding the dynamics and complexities of Black students and AP classes”
Angelo DiMatteo – Sports Coverage/News: “Rocky performance from the Comets football team through mid-season, but there is hope for a better finish”
Kyla Williams – Newswriting: “Solon one of many school districts with a shortage of bus drivers”
Kassidy Samuelraj – Personality Profile: “SHS graduate Olivia Howell won the 1500 at the Big Ten Outdoor Championship”
Excellent
Emma Wellman – News Feature: “‘The Addams Family’ musical is coming to Solon High School”
Mia Ray – News Feature: “SHS drug policy and helpful resources to quit drug use”
Anna Wong – Commentary: “The SHS seniors need an alternative study area”
Emma Wellman – Sports Feature: “From Starlettes to Dance Team”
Anna Wong & Lillian Newby – On-air Talent: “Drama Club tickets for ‘The Play that Goes Wrong’ on sale”
Sasha Zahler & Emma Wellman – On-air Talent: “SADD hosts dunk tank to raise money for breast cancer research”
Jada Andrews – Newswriting: “New House Bill 123 standardizes the discussion of mental health topics for the state of Ohio”
Anna Wong – Personality Profile: “Nicole Geiger: the not so new science teacher at SHS”
Honorable Mention
Emma Wellman – Alternative Copy: “Clubs to join for second semester”
Kyla Williams – Alternative Copy: “As applications start opening for colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities are becoming an option”
Sam Patton – Commentary: “ChatGPT: A double edged sword”
Mia Ray – In-Depth Reporting/Individual: “The events leading up to the closing and reopening of the Bainbridge Target”
Sasha Zahler – Sports Coverage/News: “Solon decides to cancel Friday night football game against Euclid due to safety concerns”
Angelo DiMatteo – Sports Opinion: “The Cleveland Browns are essentially already in the 2023 NFL Playoffs”
Staff – Social Media Reporting: Instagram @theshscourier
Kassidy Samuelraj & Mia Ray – Broadcast Feature: “Solon’s neon themed homecoming this Saturday”
Kassidy Samuelraj & Mia Ray – Broadcast Feature: “SHS celebrates December holidays”
Kassidy Samuelraj & Mia Ray – Sports Feature: “Serena Wu makes Girls Golf State Championship”
Jada Andrews & Kyla Williams – Short Documentary: “Solon Marching Band entertains all season long”
Sam Patton & Lucy Jacobsen – In-Depth Reporting/Team: “Midterm season: How are students responding to stress?”
Sasha Zahler, Anna Wong & Emma Wellman – Multimedia Package: “LuCha 露茶 is the place to go when it comes to boba”
