Members of the Chopticon High School yearbook staff display their 'Best in Show' award. Pictured from left: Amanda Corbin, Lauren Diggs, Lindsey Gagnon, Shelby Taylor, and Nicole Cullins. Not pictured: Shannon Hammerlund and Megan Palmer.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (July 30, 2008)—Best in Show honors were awarded to the Chopticon High School yearbook staff for the second straight year at the annual Josten’s Yearbook Workshop at Gettysburg College, held July 27-29. The work shop, which is comprised of informational seminars and staff planning sessions, was attended by almost 60 schools from 5 states and DC.
The students produced a design concept presentation, which was judged by industry experts. The student’s presentation “MOMENTUM” was rewarded with the top prize for the workshop.
This is not the first time the student produced publication, The Chopticonian, has been honored. In addition to last year's Best in Show Award, previous yearbooks have achieved top theme concept honors in 2007 and Best in Show for 2005. The Chopticonian has also received several silver and bronze awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.