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Trailblazer wins six awards in Garden State Scholastic Press Association contest

The Trailblazer won five awards and one honorable mention in its fourth year entering the statewide contest.
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Kaitlyn Verde, Editor-in-Chief • November 17, 2023
The Trailblazer staff at the GSSPA conference.
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The Trailblazer staff at the GSSPA conference.

On Oct. 30, the Garden State Scholastic Press Association (GSSPA) announced the 2023 award contest winners at its annual Fall Press Day. The Trailblazer won five awards and one honorable mention in its fourth year entering the statewide contest. Check out the full results below, and click on an article to read it in full.

Media awards:

  • 1st place: Overall Social Media Presence
  • Honorable Mention: Overall Online Excellence 
  • Broadcast News Show – 1st place – Ethan Kaufman, “Bronco’s Breakdown: Episode 7”

Individual awards:

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Kaitlyn Verde
Kaitlyn Verde, Editor-in-Chief
Kaitlyn Verde is a senior at Hills. She joined the publication her freshman year as a staff writer and edited for the Arts & Entertainment and School News sections her sophomore and junior years, respectively. This year, Verde is excited to be the Trailblazer's Editor-in-Chief alongside Olivia Ge and report for the community with Hills Pride. Fun fact: Verde enjoys reading in her free time, and her favorite book is "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue."