Salem High School Media won several awards at this year’s IUS Media Day. While the yearbook, newspaper and broadcast programs have been around for several years, this is the first year the groups have worked together under one umbrella as SHS Media. With the reorganizing of the team came new social media, a new website and more.
“We are thrilled with the awards we received!” said SHS yearbook and newspaper advisor Monika Spaulding. “Our students work hard to cover events at Salem Schools and it is fun to see them recognized for their efforts!”
The 2024-25 yearbook staff won the following awards:
First Place - Best Advertising Section
First Place - Best Clubs and Organizations Section
First Place - Best Sports Section
Second Place - Yearbook of the Year
Second Place - Best Design
Second Place - Best People Section
Second Place - Best Photography
Second Place - Best Coverage of Student Life
Third Place - Best Coverage of Academics
Third Place - Best Copy
The SHS Newspaper/Digital Media Class received seven awards at IUS Media Day, including third place for Newspaper of the Year. The class is taught by Mrs. Spaulding.
Flora Wade, second place for Best News Story: https://tinyurl.com/mw73epej
Valerie Bravo, third place for Best Photo Story: https://tinyurl.com/ycy26f9r
Birkilee Cochrane, second place for Best Feature Story: https://tinyurl.com/5w3zkmt9
Bri Bobo - first Place for Best Sports Story: https://tinyurl.com/4bduc6ea
Abagale Elliott - Second Place for Best Column: https://tinyurl.com/3j3yz9ws
Valerie Bravo, Third Place for Best Sports Photo: https://tinyurl.com/26xfjzm9
Second place, for SHS Media Website: Salemhighschoolmedia.com
Salem Lions News Network Broadcast team received several awards as well!
First place:
The Best Video Story: Maple Syrup Festival.
Best Audio Play-by-Play: 2025 Luke & Luke Football Highlights IUS Competition
Second place:
Best Audio Story: Monon Trail Radio Feature Story
Best On-Air Personality: Kendall Leis with Health and Wellness
Best TV/Video Newscast: The Salem Show Season 15 Episode 2