Erik Melgoza, former principal of Alamosa High School, is the Colorado Student Media Association's 2023 Administrator of the Year. Melgoza passed away unexpectedly in January 2023.
Melgoza saw media publications as essential to the school atmosphere--plus, they allowed students to explore skills in design, photography, communication and business.
"He came to our classes just to see what the students...
Laurel Wicke, of Drake Middle School, is the Colorado Student Media Association's 2023 Adviser of the Year.
When most people think about their own middle school yearbook, they remember a slim volume with some cookie-cutter layouts. When people see the yearbooks that the students at Drake Middle School publish, they are shocked. This is thanks to Wicke's ability to coach students to excellence.
"People,...
Grace Olson, senior at Arapahoe High School, is the 2023 Eric Benson Scholarship winner. This is a one-time $2000 scholarship funded by Sue and Bruce Benson in honor of their son.
Olson has worked on all three publications at her school, which is reflected in her portfolio.
Judges were impressed by Olson's ability to "tackle some of the larger topics that teenagers are struggling with" while...
