1st Place, Alternative Story Form
2024-25, Division 1, Yearbook Visual and Verbal
By Sofie Palmkoeck, Isabella Hopp & Michelle Nartey
The Odyssey
Troy Athens HS
Y-23. Alternative Story Form
A single story presented in an alternative way. It can consist of anything that is not a traditional, narrative story form. Key features include: visual destinations, strong use of typography, easy to scan, well organized, thorough reporting that provides quick facts and deep context. It should not include traditional narrative text, but may consist of a story format such as a fast-fact box, list, glossary, quiz, poll, chart, Q and A, Pro/Con, timeline, bio box, quote collection or any other alternative form. An ASF submitted in this category should NOT be connected to another story or be part of a larger story package; it must stand alone. Submit the entire spread and CLEARLY INDICATE WHICH STORY YOU WISH JUDGED in the Additional Information field if there are multiple stories on the page. Submit a PDF or image file of the page(s). FOR SPREADS (a spread is two facing pages), if possible save your entry as a spread, creating a single horizontal page out of two vertical pages. Otherwise, the judges may not see both pages of your spread together and will not get the full impact of your design.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Introduction draws reader into the story and provides context and background necessary to understand the story
- Meaningful student quotes tell the story of the event/activity and reflect effective interviewing
- Evidence of adequate research
- Adheres to rules of good journalism including: short paragraphs, effective transitions and use of active voice, freedom from editorial comment, careful editing and proofreading to eliminate mechanical errors, correct use of grammar
- Effectively uses design, color and typography to enhance the story