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  2005 FALL CONVENTION
  October 2-3, 2005 - Casper, WY
 
  1A YEARBOOK
    Encampment Odyssey 910 Golden Pony All State:
Upton Bobcat 880 Golden Pony Runner-Up:
Dubois Ram 870 Golden Pony
Rock River Longhorn 853 Golden Pony
    Burlington Husky 848 Silver Merit
    Meeteetse Hoofbeat 816 Silver Merit
    Shoshoni Wrangler 789 Silver Merit
  2A YEARBOOK
  : Sundance Bulldogs 931 Golden Pony All State:
    Moorcroft Timberwolf 891 Golden Pony Runner-Up:
    Pine Bluffs The Pines 890 Golden Pony  
    Wind River Royal Purple 871 Golden Pony  
    Lusk Tigers 852 Golden Pony  
    Greybull Paintbrush 848 Silver Merit  
    Burns The Broncs 847 Silver Merit  
    Lovell Wyovell 833 Silver Merit  
    Rocky Mountain Grrizzley 794 Silver Merit  
  3A YEARBOOK
  Star Valley Brave Pride 941 Golden Pony All State:
  Hot Springs County Roundtop 941 Golden Pony Runner-Up:
  Newcastle Dogie 925 Golden Pony  
  Kemmerer Ranger 882 Golden Pony  
  Wheatland Bulldogs Pride 870 Golden Pony  
  Powell Panther 833 Silver Merit  
  4A YEARBOOK
   
Cody
The Bronc 914 Golden Pony All State:
   
Cheyenne Central
 Pow Wow 886 Golden Pony Runner-Up:
   
Sheridan
 Bronc 852 Golden Pony  
   
Kelly Walsh
 Spirit of Troy 850 Golden Pony  
   
Campbell County
 The County 833 Silver Merit  
   
Cheyenne East
Wakina
 810 Silver Merit  
   
Laramie
 The Plainsmen 805 Silver Merit  
   
Evanston
 767 Silver Merit  
 
1A NEWSPAPER
    Dubois Ram Pages 838 Silver Merit  
    Shoshoni The Wrangler 782 Silver Merit  
    Rock River The Longhorn Times 678 Silver Merit  
   

Editorials
1 - Jasmine Coulter / Longhorn Times / Rock River /
"A more personal view of the tsunami disaster"
2 - Kylie Isaacs / Longhorn Times / Rock River /
(untitled – Bush election)

Features
1 - Nicole Stinson / Longhorn Times / Rock River /
"All there is to being a ranch wife"
2 - Nicole Stinson / Longhorn Times / Rock River /
"A story worth more than a penny"
HM - Shandi Ankrom, Shannon Skull, Nicole Stinson / Longhorn Times Rock River
"Dr. Bowman speaks"

News Stories
1 - Jamie Davidson / Longhorn Times / Rock River
"Rock River community builds park"
2 - Kylie Isaacs / Longhorn Times / Rock River
"Rock River community experiences tragedy"
HM - Arak McGuire / Longhorn Times / Rock River
“Veteran’s Day 2004"

Sports Stories
1 - Shandi Ankrom / Longhorn Times / Rock River
"High school girls basketball begins"
2 - Britani Newkirk / Longhorn Times / Rock River
"Dance team Fancy Free to dance again

Editorial Artwork
1 - Kelly McDonald / Longhorn Times / Rock River
"Never Forget"
2 - Kelly McDonald / Longhorn Times / Rock River
"Politics are scary"
  2A NEWSPAPER
    Pine Bluffs The Pines 908 Golden Pony All State
    Rocky Mountain The Bear Facts 774 Silver Merit  
   

Editorials
1 - Sven Sorenson / Rocky Mountain / Bear Facts
"Final thought upon graduating"
2 - Laura Nelson / Pine Bluffs / The Pine
(untitled re: vandalism)
HM - Laura Nelson / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
(untitled re: school board)

Columns
1 - Laura Nelson / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
"Don’t be responsible for another death"

Features
1 - Jordan Clark / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
"Bull fighting is a job like no other"
2 - Haley Sorenson / Rocky Mountain / Bear Facts
"Soldiers face more than gunfire"
HM - Heather Haug / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
"Gilbert enjoys life as pick up man at Stock Show"

News Stories
1 - Devin Schinzel / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
"FFA chapter hosts blood drive"
2 - Chelsie Troutman / Rocky Mountain / Bear Facts
"RMHS dances the night away"
HM - Alyson Bernhisel / Rocky Mountain / Bear Facts
"Grizz and Dogs celebrate New Year’s"

Sports Stories
1 - Cassie Hansen / Rocky Mountain / Bear Facts
"Grizz earn best finish in RMHS wrestling history
2 - Michael Skinner / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
"Semi-pro football team to play in Pine Bluffs"
HM - Aubrea Howell / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
"Preseason polls rank Lady Hornets third in state"

Sports Features
no 1st or 2nd awarded
HM - Michael Skinner / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
"Money and sports are bigger than life"

News Photographs
no 1st or 2nd awarded
HM - Danielle Friedly / Rocky Mountain / Bear Facts
(4-H champs)

Editorial Artwork
1 - Travis Smith / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
(school board)

Layout
1 - Laura Nelson / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
Oct. 28, 2004, p. 8 & 9 - "Fall Harvest"
2 - Chelsea Thompson / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
Dec. 30, 2004, p. 3 - Opinion
HM - Laura Nelson / Pine Bluffs / The Pines
Feb. 24, 2005, p. 8 & 9 - "Tsunami Relief Festival"
  3A NEWSPAPER
    Torrington The Blazing Sun 844 Sivler Merit  
    Wheatland Bulldogs' Bark 808 Silver Merit  
    Powell The Pow Wow 804 Silver Merit  
    Lander Valley Tiger Connection 762 Silver Merit  
    Star Valley Mountain Star 738 Silver Merit  
   

Editorials
1 - Natasha Spohn / Wheatland / Bulldogs’ Bark
"Administration limits seniors options at graduation"
2 - Matt Carberry / Wheatland / Bulldogs’ Bark
"Thwarting the cheering spirit"

Columns
1 - Tyler Richards / Torrington / Blazing Sun
"Richie predicts this year’s basketball team"
2 - Jessica McClain / Torrington / Blazing Sun
"Would you take advice from a dead guy?"

Features
1 - Gina Dennis / Wheatland / Bulldogs’ Bark
"411 on Gale at Yale"
2 - Natasha Spohn / Wheatland / Bulldogs’ Bark
"Hite matters to this senior"
HM - Jorden Escamilla / Torrington / Blazing Sun
"Prof Willi who?"

News Stories
1 - Kaitlin McDaniel / Powell / Powwow
"Graduated drivers license not approved by PHS students"
2 - Helena Wagner / Wheatland / Bulldogs’ Bark
"Academic Decathlon represents Wyoming at national event"

Sports Stories
1 - Tyler Richards / Torrington / Blazing Sun
"Blazers face Lander in first round of state tourney"
2 - Liz LeSatz / Wheatland / Bulldogs’ Bark
"Ropin’ up a good season"

Sports Features
1 - Alex Wann / Torrington / Blazing Sun
"Sherman or bust"
2 - Alex Wann / Torrington / Blazing Sun
"Top ten funniest things about being in the wilderness"
HM - Craig Larson / Wheatland / Bulldogs’ Bark
"Cincinnati Bengals select Casey Bramlet"

Editorial Artwork
HM - Alex Wann / Torrington / Blazing Sun
"Johnny Jailbird"

Layout
1 - Kee McCoy & Brady Barrett / Powell / Powwow
Oct. 8, 2004 - page 6 & 7
  4A NEWSPAPER
   

Sheridan

 The Ocksheperida
 Golden Pony All State:
    Cody Equus Silver Merit  
    Campbell County The Humphrey Herald Bronze Star  
   

Editorial
1st Place: Kelly Walsh High School; Kelly Kall;
“Living the American Dream”; unsigned consensus of the KWHS editors and adviser

2nd Place: Cody High School; Equus;
“Money or Education”; Equus editorial; written by Brent Tremelling

3rd Place: Campbell County High School; The Humphrey Herald; “Yellow Journalism is Not True Journalism”; written by Thomas Stanley

Honorable Mention: East High School; Thunderbolt;
“Does Our School Need More Security”; written by Caitlen Allen

Honorable Mention: Larimie High School; CyberPlainsman,
“Journalist Reflects on Senior Costs”; written by Josh Skinner

Column
1st Place: Cody High School; Equus;
“Rethink the ‘Right’ in the 2004 Election”; written by Jackson McGuire

2nd Place: Cody High School; Equus;
“CPD Not Making Sense”; written by Brent Tremelling

3rd Place: Cody High School; Equus;
“Make the Right Decision Even if it’s Not Popular”; written by Wade McMillin

Honorable Mention: East High School, Thunderbolt;
“Fashion Faux Pas”; written by Wiley Combs

Honorable Mention: Campbell County, The Humphrey Herald;
“Old Story, New Twist”; written by Thomas Stanley

Feature
1st Place: Campbell County; The Humphrey Herald,
“The Military: An Action-Packed Lifestyle”; written by Ashley Schroeder

2nd Place: Cody High School; Equus;
“Inspirational Speaker Encourages Reading”; written by Sean Reilly

3rd Place: Larimie High School; CyberPlainsman;
“LHS Journalist Reports on Inaugural Parade”; written by Marie Colby

Honorable Mention: Sheridan High School; The Ocksheperida;
“Mezzies Take Non-Traditional Approach in Self-Expression”; written by Vince Morales

News
1st Place: Sheridan High School; The Ocksheperida;
“New Closed Door Policy Reinforced; Fire Hazard Declared; Fines Warned”; written by Molly Mortensen (the paper’s chief photographer)

2nd Place: Sheridan High School; The Ocksheperida;
“Drug Use Growing Among Wyoming Communities”; written by Mary Ann Fessler (part 1 only)

3rd Place: Campbell County; The Humphrey Herald;
“Crowd Controversy”; written by Ashley Schroeder

Honorable Mention: Larimie High School; CyberPlainsman;
“Results of Underage Drinking, Driving Demonstrated”; written by Marie Colby

Honorable Mention: Cody High School; Equus;
“New Licenses Affect Teen’s Driving Rights” (sic); written by Kate Pickering

Sports
1st Place: East High School; Thunderbolt;
“Can You Say, ‘Repeat’?”; written by Melissa Berry

2nd Place: Cody High School; Equus;
“Broncs Trample Over Panthers”; written by Wade McMillin

3rd Place: Central High School; The Lariat;
“CHS Wrestlers Tumble Their Way to the Beginning of a Bright Season”; written by Shane Whipple

Honorable Mention: Sheridan High School; The Ocksheperida;
“Girls Soccer Kicks Into Season With 6-2-2” (sic); written by Becca Ryan

Sports Feature
1st Place: Larimie High School; CyberPlainsman;
“Breaking Your Spirit”; written by Micah Shuster

2nd Place: Cody High School; Equus;
“Former Pitcher Jim Abbott Shares Wisdom”; written by Wade McMillin

3rd Place: Sheridan High School, The Ocksheperida;
“Seniors Reflect on Past Seasons with Broncs”; written by Mike Gatlin

Honorable Mention: Sheridan High School; The Ocksheperida;
“Basketball Players Anticipate Season”; written by Mike Gatlin

News Photo
1st Place: Cody High School; Equus;
“Outdoor Club Broadens Horizons”; (bull elk shot) photographed by Kate Pickering

2nd Place: Campbell County; The Humphrey Herald; “Calling All Heroes”; photographed by Thomas Stanley

3rd Place: Larimie High School; CyberPlainsman;
“Students Tackle Hardee’s Monster Thickburger”; photographed by Brian Fortman

Honorable Mention: Central High School; The Lariat;
“Ms. Berry Helps Students”; photographed by Samantha Hirt

Honorable Mention: Sheridan High School; The Ocksheperida;
“Signing a Good Luck Banner”; photographed by Amber Stones

Advertisement
1st Place: Sheridan High School; The Ocksheperida;
“Studio 48”; ad by Marge Wiggins

2nd Place: Kelly Walsh High School ; Kelly Kall;
“Tobies Fine Jewelry Co.” ad by Chelsie Klone (sp?)

3rd Place: Campbell County; The Humphrey Herald;
“Nelly Wants You”; ad by Kimmy Wehig (sp?)

Honorable Mention: Central High School; The Lariat;
“Spit Tobacco” ad by Jessica Crowson (sp?)

Honorable Mention: Cody High School; Equus;
“The Soree Salon”; ad by Wade McMillin

Editorial Artwork
1st Place: East High School; Thunderbolt;
“Voting”; drawn by Ty Davis

2nd Place: Campbell County; The Humphrey Herald;
“Teenage Checklist: Shape Recognition”; drawn by Amy Schroeder

3rd Place: Sheridan High School; The Ocksheperida;
“Meth Cartoon”; drawn by Marge Wiggins

Honorable Mention: Campbell County; The Humphrey Herald; “Teenage Checklist: Driving Between the Lines”; drawn by Ashley Schroeder

Honorable Mention: Sheridan High School, The Ocksheperida;
“Spring Break”; drawn by Sohaila Dadelahi

Other Artwork
1st Place: Sheridan High School; The Ocksheperida;
“Reindeer”; by Marge Wiggins

2nd Place: Larimie High School; CyberPlainsman;
“Senior Edition”; by Charles Buxton and Ian Weaklim

3rd Place: Campbell County; The Humphrey Herald;
“New Year’s Parade, CCHS Style”; by Ashley Schroder

Honorable Mention: Cody High School; Equus;
“Celebrities and Their Comb-Overs”; by Jayme Fraser

Layout
1st Place: Campbell County; The Humphrey Herald;
“The History of CCHS”; by Thomas Stanley

2nd Place: Campbell County; The Humphrey Herald;
“Congratulations Class of 2005”; by Jamie Miller and staff

3rd Place: Campbell County; The Humphrey Herald;
“Foreign Exchange Students”; by Thomas Stanley

Honorable Mention: Cody High School; Equus;
“The Left vs. The Right” by Wade McMillin

Honorable Mention: Cody High School; Equus,
“Super Bowl Bound?”; by Wade McMillen
  AWARENESS AWARDS
   

Handicapped Awareness
Marie Colby / CyberPlainsman / Laramie /
"Journalist challenged by handicap accessibility"

Drug (Tobacco) Awareness
Brady Barett / Powwow / Powell /
"Experiences you learn from"

Sportsmanship Awareness
Ashley Miller / Blazing Sun / Torrington /
"Push it! Sportsmanship problems continue to plague THS"
 
  PHOTOGRAPHY
   

Feature
Honorable Mentions:

Name
Title
High School
3. Thersesa Guernsey
“Blinded By Science”
Campbell County
2. Bobby Myers
“Beauty Chat”
Powell H.S.
1. Cassie Carter
“Do-Ri-Mi”
Campbell County

3rd Place - Kristen Kary “Winter Love” Powell H.S.

2nd Place – Whitney Westgaard “Go Honk” Powell H.S.

1st Place – Ada Montano “This Could Be You” Sheridan H.S.

Sports
Honorable Mentions:

Name Title High School
2. Abby Fall “Follow My Lead” Campbell County
1. Kayla Hoffman “Between the Lights” Campbell County

3rd Place – Amber Stones “Pinned for the Court” Sheridan H.S.

2nd Place - Brain Bell “Hurdling the Obstacle” Sheridan H.S.

1st Place – Cullen Law “Breath of Air” Sheridan H.S.

Event Coverage
Honorable Mentions:

Name Title High School
2. Amber Stones “Hallway Travel” Sheridan H.S.
1. Lacey Dorman “Up in Flames” Sheridan H.S.

3rd Place – Lacey Dorman “Pep Talk” Sheridan H.S.

2nd Place – Chelsea Williams “Talk Talk Duo” Powell H.S.

1st Place – Shebli Wood “Glowing in the Spotlight” Sheridan H.S.

Portraits
Honorable Mentions:

Name Title High School
2. Amber Stones “Spirited” Sheridan H.S.
1. Amber Stones “In Her Element” Sheridan H.S.

3rd Place - Amber Stones “Simply Fabulous Duo” Sheridan H.S.

2nd Place – Amber Stones “Just Hangin’ Around” Sheridan H.S.

1st Place – Amber Stones “They’re the Tops” Sheridan H.S

Special Note: First time sweep! Ever in the Wyoming H.S. Journalism Photo Competition

Photo-Illustration
Honorable Mentions:

Name Title High School
2. Amber Stones “Balla” Sheridan H.S.
1. Molly Mortenson “Straight Down the Pipe” Sheridan H.S.

3rd Place – Daniel Cummings “Into the Eye” Powell H.S.

2nd Place – Blake Neubert “Heritage Reflection” Powell H.S.

1st Place – Jacey Lucas “Knowledge Is Power” Powell H.S.

Photo Essay
Honorable Mentions:

Name Title High School
3. Ada Montano “Holiday Cheer” Sheridan H.S.
2. Ashley Schroeder “Shakespeare’s Finest” Campbell County
1. Lacaey Dorman “Camel Toast” Sheridan H.S.

3rd Place – Amber Stones “SHS Pumps Up” Sheridan H.S.

2nd Place – Shebli Wood “Walking the Nile” Sheridan H.S.

1st Place – Shebli Wood “Good News” Sheridan H.S.

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Runner Up All State Photographer

Amber Stones
Sheridan High School

Grand All State Photo

Shebli Wood
Sheridan High School
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