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Newspaper wins eighth in SEJC


The Pacer is pleased to announce that the Southeast Journalism Conference recently awarded our newspaper eighth overall out of more than 30 schools in the southeast.

Members of our staff also received individual awards for their accomplishments in the past year.

  • Stephen Yeargin received fifth overall as “Best Page Layout Designer” and third in the on-site competition.
  • Samantha Young received eighth overall as “Best News Graphic Designer” and first in the on-site competition.
  • Will York received fifth place overall as “Best Special Events Reporter/Editor.”
  • Kevin Teets tied for eighth overall as “Best News Reporter.”
  • Amy Eddings received an honorable mention in the personal column on-site competition.