Armand Larive students vie for media award

Published 5:00 am Sunday, October 15, 2023

HERMISTON — A handful of Armand Larive Middle School students were named finalists for the 2023 Broadcast Story of the Year in the National Scholastic Press Association competition.

According to a Hermiston School District press release, Brooklin Bacon, Avery Devin, Sofia Rodriguez and Kylie Virgil were recognized for their story, “The Human Bean,” about a coffee shop under construction in Hermiston. And Jakoby Rodriguez for “What got them into coaching?” It’s a story about coaches of the HHS girls’ basketball team.

Four additional finalists are vying for the award. The winner will be announced at the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention Nov. 4 in Boston.

Under the leadership of Rob Doherty’s ALTV class, the videos were submitted in June. ALTV broadcast students record and produce the school announcements, a monthly news show and school athletic events.

A list of finalists from across the country is available via https://studentpress.org/nspa/2023-junior-high-finalists. In addition, after winners are announced, a gallery will be posted on the site.

For questions about the program, contact Briana Cortaberria, Hermiston School District communications officer, at 541-667-6010 or briana.cortaberria@hermistonsd.org.