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The Smoke Signal's editing staff poses with their certificate for New Jersey Distinguished Journalism in Division B.

Members of The Smoke Signal took a trip to the annual Garden State Scholastic Press Association Conference this past Monday.

At the conference, which is attended by many student journalists all across the state of New Jersey, The Smoke Signal was named New Jersey’s Distinguished Journalism program in Division B and additionally won nineteen separate awards based on specific articles and photos.

A full list of the awards is below.

Feature Writing

First Place — Robyn Roznitsky, ” ‘Her name is Juli’ “: PV students reconnect teacher and Peruvian woman after 38 years”

Second Place — Jamie Ryu, “The journey from Karoline to Kax”

Honorable Mention — Evan Jones, “Hillsdale woman advocates for new amendments to Joan’s Law”

Honorable Mention — Kayla Barry, “Ready, aim… shoot!: PV senior demonstrates passion for archery”

Honorable mention — Kayla Barry, “PV senior takes to the ice to showcase her talents”

Editorial Writing

First Place — Vanessa Rutigliano, “Lack of authenticity in PV’s outside coverage: Student voices in the media do not reflect the entire student body”

Honorable Mention — Vanessa Rutigliano, “Tweets can echo”

Opinion Writing

First Place — Chandni Shah, “Bring PV together by changing the mascot” (on Page 2)

Second Place — Kyle Comito, “PV should stay true to its Indian tradition” (on Page 2)

Honorable Mention — Kyle Comito, “New transgender policy misses the mark”

Honorable Mention — Brianna Ruback, “Summative assessments are no better than midterms”

Photography

First Place — Patricia Ocelotl, “Melissa Purcell pole vaults”

Third Place — Bryanna Testino, “Students partake in yoga”

In-depth Reporting

First Place — Kyle Comito, Jamie Ryu, Robert Saul, Shannon Culloo, Calvin Ralph, “Transgender Policy Portfolio”

Second Place — Kyle Comito, Julia Fiskin, Jamie Ryu, Lauren Martinez, Sara Cadiz, Maddie Brookstone, “Virtual Day Portfolio”

Third Place — Chandni Shah, Kayla Barry, Jamie Ryu, Lauren Martinez, “PARCC Testing Portfolio”