High School journalists and Vincent Ball, journalism teacher and Wildcat Pause adviser, attended Adelphi University’s annual Adelphi Press Day and garnered four highly anticipated Quill Awards for excellence in journalism and broadcasting.     

Press Day is a high school news event which encourages students to explore their passion for media through attendance of journalism workshops. Aspiring journalists learn skills from experts in the media industry, including newspaper and magazine editors, online and newspaper reporters and freelance writers. This year’s Press Day event focused on how artificial intelligence is redefining the future of journalism.   

The highlight of Press Day is the presentation of the Quill Awards. Oscar Lieber won second place for Best Arts Review for his article titled, “Ray Tang Hits All the Right Notes.” Alexa Guinther and Mia Mangano also won second place for their broadcast video package “More Than a Game: Celebrating Mrs. Adrian Gilmore.” Wildcat Pause editors Chelsea De Collibus and Alyssa Wood received third place for Most Outstanding Print Newspaper, and  

Mya Michaelson won honorable mention for Best News Article for her reporting in “No Phones, No Problem.” 

The district congratulates these students on this outstanding achievement and extends best wishes for success in their future journalism careers.