Columbia Scholastic Press recently announced its 2017 Gold Circle Awards for college yearbooks. Gold Circle Awards, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, recognize superior work by individual student journalists. Judges, experienced journalists and educators, evaluate entries in thirty-nine yearbook categories that include writing, design, photography and concept produced in 2016. Congratulations to these Balfour students for their outstanding work!
Feature writing: Student Life
1. Davian Hopkins, “Discovering Diversity,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
3. Davian Hopkins, “Masked with Art,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
CM. Lauren Friederman, “Making a Difference,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
CM. Kaitlin Montgomery, “Learning Two is Better Thank One,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Sports Reporting
3. Emily Eidelman, “Run,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
CM. Lauren Friederman, “Refuse to Lose,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
CM. Emily Eidelman, “Tee Time,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Sports Feature Writing
1. Jeremy Krakosky, “Breaking Barriers,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2. Kaitlin Montgomery, “Griff Wilson,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
3. Justina Coronel and Emily Eidelman, “Adidas and the University of Miami Team Up,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Academic Writing
3. Kayley Smith, “Dedman College,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
CM. Kaitlin Castillo and Sabrina Cheikhali, “Encore: Do You Want More?” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Organization/Greek Writing
1. Jonna Hewitt, “Define Your Line,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2. Eliza Eisenhardt, “Concert Controversy,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
CM. Jonna Hewitt, “Ushering in Change,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
CM. Kaitlin York, “New Addition,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Personality Profile
2. Kaitlin Castillo and Sabrina Cheikhali, “A Day in the Life,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Sidebar Writing
1. Emily Eidelman, “Muscle Memory,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Kaitlin Castillo and Sabrina Cheikhali, “Charlie Watts,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
3. Kaitlin Castillo, “Work is Worth It,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Headline Writing
1. Casey Lue and Katya Sarria, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Caption/Cutline Writing
1. Kaitlin Castillo and Sabrina Cheikhali, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Alternative Story Form
1. Kaitlin Castillo, Sabrina Cheikhali and Caey Lue, “Road to Clinicals,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Emily Hicks, Bear with Us,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
3. Kaitlin Castillo and Catya Sarria, “I Graduate, Now What?,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
CM. Kaitlin Castillo, Sabrina Cheikhali and Catya Sarria, “By the Numbers,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Theme and Concept
2. Staff, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
3. Hannah Neumann, Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Cover Design
1. Emily Eidelman and Katya Sarria, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Hannah Neumann, Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Endsheets
1. Gabby Kempter and Cameron Love, Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
2. Molly Donovan, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
3. Staff, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Title Page
1. Emily Eidelman, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
3. Hannah Neuman, Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Table of Contents
1. Staff, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Sports Action Photo
1. Kai McNeil, “UNC Game,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
CM. Duncan Stanley, “Fournette Forges Ahead,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
CM. Duncan Stanley, “Gray Skies,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Sports Feature Photo
2. Ben Salama, “Opener,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
3. Kirby Crumpler, “Through the Smoke,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
CM. Duncan Stanley, “Tortilla Toss,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Feature Photo
2. Chris Allen, “Molten Masterpiece,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
CM. Justin Rex, “Carol of Lights,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
CM. Derrick Spencer, “ROTC Ceremony,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Photo Illustration: Single Image
1. Katya Sarria, “Batter Up,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Katya Sarria, “Downright Smashin’,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
3. Sean Cummings, “In a Galaxy Far, Far Away,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Photo Portfolio
1. Kai McNeil, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
2. Sean Cummings, Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
3. Chris Allen, Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Index
1. Staff, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Informational Graphics: Single
1. Casey Lue, “Steps to Success,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Casey Lue, “Road to Clinicals,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
3. Casey Lue, “Creating Your Hurricane,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
CM. Emily Hicks, “Big 12 Conference Rankings,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
CM. Amanda Pearlswig, “Same-Sex Marriage,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
CM. Katya Sarria, “It’s Great to Be a Miami Hurricane,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Informational Graphics: Portfolio
1. Casey Lue, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Katya Sarria, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
3. Molly Donovan, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Opening and Closing Spread Design
2. Staff, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
3. Hannah Neumann, Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Division Page Design
3. Davian Hopkins, La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Feature Presentation
1. Staff, “A Day in the Life,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
3. Staff, “By the Numbers,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
CM. Chris Coyne, Calley Ellison and Jessie King,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
CM. Staff, “It’s the Final Countdown,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
CM. Staff, “Just Turned 21,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Student Life Spread: One Spread
1. Kaitlin Castillo, Rori Kotch and Alize Ramirez, Guys and Dolls,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Davian Hopkins and Victoria Lainez, “Suffering in Silence,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
3. Victoria Lainez, “Academic Achievers,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
CM. Staff, “Freshman Favorite,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Student Life Spread: Multi-page Spread
1. Staff, “Homecoming,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Davian Hopkins and Talia Quigley, “JAB Fest,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
3. Davian Hopkins, “Discovering Diversity,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Sports Spread: One Spread
2. Staff, “’Canes vs. ‘Noles,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
3. McKenzi Morris, “Serving Justis,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
CM. Emily Hicks, “Redemption,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
CM. Staff, “Just Keep Swimming,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
CM. Emily Eidelman, “Go for the Gold,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Sports Spread: Multi-page Spread
1. Rachel Campbell and Mason Cullen, “Revenge Tour,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Staff, “Baseball,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Academic Spread: One Spread
1. Staff, “A Day in the Life,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
CM. Marcus Mauerer, “A Whole New World,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
CM. Staff, “Road to Clinicals,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
CM. Staff, “By the Numbers,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Academic Spread: Multi-page Spread
1. Katya Sarria, “Edward T. Foote II,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
People Spread with Mug Photos
1. Staff, “Seniors,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Staff, “Underclassmen,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
People Spreads without Mug Photos One Spread
1. Talia Quigley, “Time Wilson,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
3. Staff, “Hetch,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
People spreads without mug photos: multi-page spread
1. Staff, “American Students/ International Students,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Organization or Greeks Spread: One Spread
1. Staff, “Marching into New Gear,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Chloe Calloway, “Arts NC State,” Argomeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
3. Staff, “Mix It UCP,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
CM. Madison Green, “Wrapped in Tradition,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
CM. Staff, “It was in the Cars,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
CM. Staff, “Alpha Delta Pi,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Organization or Greeks Spread: Multi-page Spread
2. Staff, “Alpha Delta Pi,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Design Portfolio
1. Casey Lue, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2. Molly Donovan, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
3. Katya Sarria, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
