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Student media staff wins 33 awards from TAJE for 2023 yearbook

December 13, 2023
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The Texas Association of Journalism Educators awarded the student media staff with 33 individual awards for efforts in the 2023 Veteran yearbook “Renew”.

Their top designation “Superior” was awarded to NSPA second runner-up Photojournalist of the Year Kaya Kinsey for her photo portfolio, as well as her individual Vision photo, and Aisha Rashid’s story about sophomore Kate Carvajal.

Watch the video of other award winners and their work, which includes photography, design, and writing.

 

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Mary Bahrami
Mary Bahrami, Staff Reporter
Mary Bahrami is a senior and is excited for her second year on staff. Mary is also an Editor-in-Chief of the Veteran yearbook, and competes in UIL News Writing. Outside of school, Mary loves reading, spending time with friends, photography, her dog, and boba.