Courier Wins Big At Texas Convention

Five members of the Brookhaven Courier editorial staff attended the Texas Community College Journalism Association convention Oct. 2-4 in Corpus Christi. Scott Figuerola, editor; Kristin McKenzie, managing editor; Samantha Nickel, creative director; Christian Morales, photo editor; and, Chris Vivero, photographer attended and participated in onsite competitions. Scott received first place for copy editing and Kristin received second place for news writing.

In addition, Courier staff had submitted contest entries that were recognized with 16 other awards.

First place:

Robert Flood for column writing

Second place:

Jack Pausman for sports action photo

Alma Aguinaga for feature writing

Malik Kincheloe for sports photo

Third place:

Scott Figuerola, Nadia Galindo and Chris Vivero for picture/page panel

Samantha Nickel for advertising single ad

Samantha Nickel for layout and design

Chris Vivero for cartooning

Malik Kincheloe for sports feature

Honorable Mention:

Scott Figuerola, Nadia Galindo and Chris Vivero for picture/page panel

Scott Figuerola for column writing

Scott Figuerola for news writing

Scott Figuerola for in-depth investigative reporting

Chris Vivero for sports photo

Chris Vivero for feature photo

Linus Spiller for sports news