1st Place, Caption Writing
2021-22, Division 3, Yearbook Verbal
By Carli Hammond & Karrah Wiggins
Retrospective
Northwest HS
THE FINAL SPOT: “My favorite memory of the season was when we all had fun Bowling together. I love how competitive it is, but everybody is having fun while competing,” says Sophomore Kolbe Hamlin. Although it was his first year on the team, Hamlin filled big shoes by stepping up into the sixth and final spot on the Varsity team for a majority of the season. This led him to being able to go to Regionals and States. “I was nervous because I knew we had a reputation to hold and that we had a target on our back, but I was happy because I had never been to anything like that for any sports team so it was a first for me,” explained Hamlin. Hamlin bowled in leagues outside of the high school team so he could have more practice to work on his bowling skills and what he needed to improve on. He wanted to continue to Bowl because he had fun being a part of the team and having that environment.
THE FUTURE: As a returning member of Quill & Scroll Senior Megan Matthews was able to be a part of the ceremony by speaking about the different pillars of Quill & Scroll and light-ing a candle while doing so. Matthews originally joined Quill & Scroll after the encouragement of her Yearbook Adviser Staff Member Miss Marnie Hade. “I like to experience being in a club with people who have the same passion for journalism. I also like to enter my work into contests.” said Matthews. Quill & Scroll had national competitions where students could enter their work from their Communication Arts classes and Matthews entered some of her work throughout her high school career. Matthews was a part of Yearbook since her freshman year and it really helped her grow into the person and journalist she was today. “I like the class because of a lot of things. You get to make a lot of friends who become kind of like a second family (because you spend every morning with them for four years). I also like writing and so being able to do my own captions or stories with the freedom to write how I want to write was really cool. I wanted to gain knowledge and experience, especially after I decided I wanted to pursue a career in journalism I really wanted to step up my game and learn as much as I could before leaving high school,” explained Matthews.
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: “…My hope is that you recognize and see these qualities in yourself. You persevere, you adapt, you hold tight to your relationships that are worth holding on to, and you continue to grow toward the person you are meant to be,” says Staff Member Mrs. Tiffany Adema as she speaks at the Graduation ceremony. “I was absolutely honored to be chosen as this year’s speaker. Public speaking is pretty far out of my comfort zone, but this class meant a lot to me so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity,” she explained. Adema enjoyed sitting on stage and being able to look at all of her students as they experienced Graduation. “I really think I had the best seat in the house! I couldn’t stop smiling as they cheered one another on as they crossed the stage,” she exclaimed. Adema had a hard time saying goodbye to the seniors because they made the most out of their year, but she finished her speech with encouragement for them. “Remember my parent’s rule? If the sun was out, the t.v. was not on. I’m telling you, the SUN IS OUT, your future is bright. Turn the distractions off, and enjoy the adventure that is right in front of you; because THAT is your story, and I guarantee you it’s one worth writing.” she said.
Y-07. Caption Writing
Judging Criteria
- Each caption begin with a strong lead, not name or title
- Each caption contains at least two sentences that answer all reader’s questions without stating the obvious. Typically the first sentence is in present tense and remaining sentences are in past tense.
- Evidence of adequate research, providing information that adds to reader’s understanding of event or situation
- Clearly identifies all people who are the focus of the photo with both first and last names (typically no more than eight identified in photos showing multiple people). Sports captions should also identify names of players on the opposing team as well as provide jersey numbers for all players named in the caption.
- Adhere to rules of good journalism including: active voice, freedom from editorial comment, careful editing and proofreading to eliminate mechanical errors, correct use of grammar