Midwest Media Educator's Association State Video Contest
VTV had a banner day at the MMEA State Video Contest on Friday, April 27. In all, the crew won nine state awards (tied for the most) and the most H-F has ever won in this contest.

• Movie Trailer - 1st Place - Jalen Robinson & Seun Adeyiga

• News Story - 1st Place - Jasmine Franklin

• PSA  - 1st Place - Zac Lueder

• TV Show - 2nd Place - Chase Gray & Lauren Parker

• Natural Audio News - 3rd Place - Liam O'Connor & Jasmine Franklin

• TV Show - 3rd Place - Jasmine Franklin & Tiki Brown

• News Program - 3rd Place - Asante Hayes

• Dramatic Narrative - 3rd Place - Asante Hayes

• Commercial - 3rd Place - Grace Sowacke & Griffin Carter

• MMEA $2,500 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER- Sam Ogali

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National Association of Television Arts & Sciences Video Contest
VTV also did well in the recent NATAS video contest. These winners will go on to a national contest, and attend a formal banquet May 4th in Chicago, where they will meet and mix with celebrities in the business.

• PSA - Zac Lueder

• Newscast - Asante Hayes

• Arts & Entertainment/Cultural Affairs - Nora Ryan & Josie Bachus

• Short Form Fiction - Asante Hayes

• Public Affairs/Community Service - Jordan Davis & Bryce Dorsey

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Women's Press Association Video Contest
This is the 2nd year VTV entered this contest, and once again did extremely well, winning the Silver Pen Award for the school with the most Awards. First place winners will go on to a national competition.

• Radio Prepared Report: Concussions - 1st Place - Gabrielle Caldanaro  

• Radio/Television Interview or Talk Show: A Future Governor - Honorable Mention - Sam Ogali

• Video News Story: Why We March - 1st Place - Nora Ryan & Josie Bachus

• Video News Story: Flossmoor Fest - 2nd Place - Jasmine Franklin

• Video Feature Story: Vikings at Serena - 2nd Place - Jasmine Franklin

• Video Feature Story: A Weight Loss Journey - 3rd Place - Jaelyn White

• Video Feature Story: The VBC Effect - Honorable Mention - Francisco Mendoza

• Video Sports Story - 1st Place - Jack Williams & Zac Lueder

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Golden Lion Awards 
VTV, plus Mr. Holdren's Digital Film students, participated for the first time in the Golden Lion Awards, held in Cincinnati. HF won more awards than any other school, earning a new Film Camera in the process!

• PSA - 1st Place - Zac Lueder

• News Story/Newscast - 1st Place - Asante Hayes

• News Story/Newscast - 3rd Place - Jasmine Franklin

• Commercial - 1st Place - Nora Ryan & Josie Bachus 

• Commercial - 2nd Place - Griffin Carter & Grace Sowacke

• Short Narrative - 3rd Place - Raven Davis

• Music Video - 3rd Place - Janssen Mitchell & Ryan Hutchinson