2023 NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
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Regional high school recipients from Upper Midwest and all participating Regional Emmy® Chapters will automatically advance to a national competition.
Recipients of the National awards will be announced in the fall of 2023.
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2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
COLLEGE
CATEGORY #C01
COLLEGE - NEWSCAST
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
BIN Newscast 12/8/2022
North Dakota State University
• Cauy Hartel, Producer/Anchor
• Adam Tofil, Director
• Malik Mitchell, Anchor
• Jacob Morgan, Sports Anchor
• Dashal Mentzel, Weather
• Alexander Misheski, Audio
• Logan Guenterberg, Graphics
• Jeff Anders, Advisor
Coyote News February 16
University of South Dakota
• Michelle Van Maanen, Advisor
• Marissa Brunkhorst, Producer
• Sydney Fundermann, News Anchor
• Philip Larson, News Anchor
• Cait Kroemer, News Reporter
• Landon DeBoer, Sports Reporter
• Hannah Gochenour, Sports Anchor
• Michael Stake, Sports Anchor
• Todd Mechling, Advisor
DITV Newscast
University of Iowa
• Ashley Weil, Director
• Julia Richards, Director
• Justina Borgman, Director
• Michael Merrick, Director
UTVS News
St. Cloud State University
• Steven Schroeder, Producer
• Lilly Marohn, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C02
COLLEGE - NEWS REPORT
Citizens rally in front of Minnesota Capitol following leaked Supreme Court opinion
University of St. Thomas
• Scout Mason, Reporter
• Rori West, Videographer
• Greg Vandegrift, Adviser
• Peter Gregg, Adviser
SCSU Tunnels
St. Cloud State University
• Grace Jacobson, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Teacher strike marches through Minneapolis
University of St. Thomas
• Scout Mason, Reporter
• Rori West, Videographer
• Greg Vandegrift, Adviser
• Peter Gregg, Adviser
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Ukraine Rally
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Laura Hovland, Reporter
CATEGORY #C03
COLLEGE - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Class for Clowns
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Genna Scott, Reporter/Photographer
CATEGORY #C04
COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
For the Sake of a Single Poem with George Maurer
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Nick McGrane, Director/Cinematographer/Editor
Meet the Director: Elijah Browne
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Chenxu Yu, Producer
Trevor the One Wheel Wonder
St. Cloud State University
• Lilly Marohn, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C05
COLLEGE - FICTION
Detention
Bethany Lutheran College
• Colin Neville, Writer/Director Of Photography/ Editor
• Sophie Gernander, Writer/Director
• Ambrose Palm, Writer/Audio
• Andy Muske, Actor
• Ben Kelm, Actor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Lulu
Bethany Lutheran College
• Mizha Overn, Writer/Director
• Franklin Selvey, Cinematographer/Editor
• Vianna Kovaciny, Animator/Editor
The Last Letter
Bethany Lutheran College
• Mizha Overn, Writer/Director
• Franklin Selvey, Writer/Director
• Alec Lade, Editor
• David Roemhildt, Actor
• Alec Mueller, Director Of Photography
• Ben Stelter, Producer
The Man in the Yellow Shirt
Bethany Lutheran College
• Joey Pasbrig, Writer/Director/Editor
• Colin Neville, Director Of Photography/ Writer
• Ari Selvey, Writer/Actor
• Noah Rittierodt, Writer
• Job Wosmek, Director
• Jacob Norris, Audio
The Way It Was
Loras College
• Nate Kaiser, Producer
• Jake Heelein, Producer/Writer
The Woodsman
Dordt University
• Jonah Hofmeyer, Writer/Director
Type A
Drake University
• Miles Fritz, Writer/Director
• Abby Schindel, Director
CATEGORY #C06
COLLEGE - NON-FICTION
Dancer's Monologue: The Cat & Mouse Game
Loras College
• Marion Edwards, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
gooder: DALL-E
Bethel University
• Peter Kraakevik, Producer
Monsters Among Us
Wartburg College
• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Submitting
• Penni Pier, Faculty Adviser
• Della Whittaker, Producer
• Madison Freeland, Writer/Producer
• Alec Ille, Videographer/Editor
• Kobe Schmuecker, Videographer/Editor
• Lura Ajdini, Graphic Designer
• Malé Ginindza, Digital Media Producer
• Katie Hirv, Digital Media Producer
Scoundrel or Scapegoat
Wartburg College
• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Submitting
• Penni Pier, Faculty Adviser
• Britt Avery, Producer
• Skylar Cunningham, Videographer/Editor
• Hope Mather, Writer/Producer
• Kayla Boeke, Graphic Designer
• Nick Thompson, Writer/Editor
• Kathryn Luers, Digital Producer
• Kelsey Ryan, Designer
Unsanctioned Chapter 1: Passion and Purpose
Buena Vista University
• Jerry Johnson, Advisor
• Clayton Van Horn, Producer/Director
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Why Not Me?
Loras College
• Emily Surma, Producer/Photographer/Editor
• Libby Perry, Producer/Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #C07
COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Diverse Bodies, Beautiful Minds: Voices of Disability Activism
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Alexander Morales-Garcia, Producer/Director
• Grace Savard, Producer/Director
• Allie Sia Su, Producer/Director
• Regan Dolezal, Videographer/Editor
• Kevin Downes, Videographer/Editor
• Logan Woods, Videographer/Editor
• Charlie Matuska, Videographer/Editor
• Maeve Miley, Videographer/Editor
• Nick McGrane, Videographer/Editor
• Peyton Reece, Videographer/Editor
• Elijah Browne, Videographer/Editor
Feed My Starving Children
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Laura Hovland, Reporter
CATEGORY #C08
COLLEGE - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Behind the Scenes with the Collegeville Dropouts
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Nick McGrane, Producer/Editor
• Josh Ehlen, Producer/Editor
• De'Marco Walton, Audio/Music
• Jose Ochoa, Photographer
Concordia Powwow
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Gracie Jackson, Reporter
DU IT.
Loras College
• Emily Surma, Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
FLAIR
Loras College
• Libby Perry, Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor
Iowa City Theatres Celebrate the Holiday Season
University of Iowa
• Ashley Weil, Reporter
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Love Project
Loras College
• Hope Ehling, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
• Marion Edwards, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
CATEGORY #C09
COLLEGE - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Culture - Season 7 - Episode 2
St. Cloud State University
• Gianna Njau, Producer
• Aiden Farrell, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C10
COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Where is My Mind by the Collegeville Dropouts
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Josh Ehlen, Producer/Editor
• De'Marco Walton, Audio
• Cole Milz, Photographer
• Collin Kyro, Photographer
• Zach Tallman, Photographer
• Jose Ochoa, Photographer
• Chenxu Yu, Photographer
Zachary Thomas - A Jester and the Queen
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Nick McGrane, Producer/Editor
• Josh Ehlen, Producer
• Cole Milz, Audio
CATEGORY #C11
COLLEGE - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Jeremiah Minkel
St. Cloud State University
• Nyah Adams, Producer
• Aiden Farrell, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
SCSU Volleyball 2022: The Cinderella Story
St. Cloud State University
• Anna Behning, Producer
• Jacob Palm, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Story of the 2022 Mason Cup Championship Game
Bethany Lutheran College
• Alec Mueller, Producer/Editor
• Franklin Selvey, Cinematographer
• Ben Stelter, Cinematographer
• Matt Maisch, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #C12
COLLEGE - SPORTS PROGRAM
Bison Overtime: Season 3-Episode 7
North Dakota State University
• Cauy Hartel, Director
• Malik Mitchell, Co-Host
• Dashal Mentzel, Co-Host
Crunch Time Season 12 - Episode 3
St. Cloud State University
• Jacob Palm, Producer
• Connor Cook, Producer
• Ryan McNamara, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Knight Vision Fall Sports Special
Wartburg College
• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Submitting
• Tony Moton, Faculty Adviser
• Joshua Hamlyn, Anchor
• Zach Hiney, Reporter
• Christopher Guerrero, Reporter
• Danika Rademacher, Reporter
• Caleb Kammerer, Reporter
• Henry Powers, Reporter
• Jax Caddell, Reporter
• Joey Goetz, Technical Director
• Abby Denault, Director
• Mila Iushkova, Graphics
CATEGORY #C13
COLLEGE - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
2022 CCHA Mason Cup Championship Game
Bethany Lutheran College
• Brock Aaker, Producer
• Noah Rittierodt, Director
A-R-C Track & Field Championships
Loras College
• Cade Messer, Commentary
• Hugh Molony, Director/Technical Director
• Ryan Haywood, Producer
• Jill Specht, Advisor
• Craig Schaefer, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
St. Cloud State vs. University of North Dakota
St. Cloud State University
• Robin Oakman, Producer
• Kirby Schmid, Producer
• Jacob Palm, Director
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Wartburg vs Simpson Football
Wartburg College
• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Adviser
• Tony Moton, Faculty Adviser
• Joshua Hamlyn, Play-by-Play Announcer
• Henry Powers, Color Commentary Announcer
• Lauren Ulveling, Director
• Nick Van Laningham, Instant Replay
• Keziah Ambundo, Graphics
• Christopher Guerrero, Photographer
• Zach Hiney, Photographer
• Caleb Kammerer, Photographer
• Henry Hahn, Student Engineer
• Jayden Kimpel, Master Control
CATEGORY #C14
COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
MPCA Pro Mascot PSA
Century College
• Miranda Zabel, Director
• Travis Curl, Writer
• Cristian Stoltzman, Music Producer
• Kaye Hill, Producer
• Cooper Noot, Drone Pilot
• Calvin Vang, Photographer
• Derkek Bjerke, Photographer
• Mike Eddy, Instructor
Real Life Advocacy
Drake University
• Aaron Khan-Gumm, Producer
• McCade Gowdy, Editor
• Dylan Deangelo, Writer/videographer
• Abby King, Writer/videographer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
We Depend On Farmers
University of South Dakota
• Michelle Van Maanen, Advisor
• Karlee Phillips, Producer
• Todd Mechling, Advisor
CATEGORY #C15
COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL
A Student Experience - Mass Communications
St. Cloud State University
• Rickie Bruno, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Bethel University Men's Hockey Intro: 2022-2023
Bethel University
• Mild Du, Producer
• Glasha Hovey, Producer
Carmens Flower Shop Promo
Bethel University
• Ellie McGlaughlin, Producer
Lucky Shots Pickleball Club Promo
Bethel University
• Carter Nelson, Producer
• Amira Graf, Producer
CATEGORY #C16
COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Annunciation
Loras College
• Grace Henrich, Graphic Artist
Dreams
Bethany Lutheran College
• Alec Lade, Graphic Artist
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Educaytion
Bethany Lutheran College
• Alec Lade, Graphic Artist
The Thanksgiving Tragedy
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Callie Stonecipher, Animator
CATEGORY #C17
COLLEGE - DIRECTOR
Can Our Love Last?
Minneapolis College Of Art And Design
• Tristan Crawford, Director
Dead Calf
Augsburg University
• Savanna Gorbunow, Director
• Raven Johnson, Advisor
Jacob Palm Composite
St. Cloud State University
• Jacob Palm, Director
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Way It Was
Loras College
• Jake Heelein, Director
CATEGORY #C18
COLLEGE - EDITOR
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
2022 Hobey Baker Award Winner - Dryden McKay
Bethany Lutheran College
• Ben Stelter, Editor
Cadenza - Fall Showcase
University of St. Thomas
• Brenda Cabral Limon, Editor
The Hydrology Team
University of Northern Iowa
• Keller Birkenholtz, Editor
The Spectroscopy Team
University of Northern Iowa
• Ethan Ahrens, Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Way It Was
Loras College
• Nate Kaiser, Editor
CATEGORY #C19
COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER
Justina Borgman
University of Iowa
• Justina Borgman, Reporter
Moving Images of Lake Sagatagan
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Chenxu Yu, Photographer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Tylar Frame Composite
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Tylar Frame, Photographer
CATEGORY #C20
COLLEGE - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Anna Behning Composite
St. Cloud State University
• Anna Behning, Talent
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Ryan McNamara Composite
St. Cloud State University
• Ryan McNamara, Talent
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C22
COLLEGE - WRITER
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Genna Scott Composite
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Genna Scott, Writer
HIGH SCHOOL
CATEGORY #H01
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST
Eagle Zone Live 10.31.22
Aberdeen Central High School
• Brian Johnson, Anchor/Reporter
• Summer Ryan, Reporter/Producer
• Preston Kreber, Reporter
• Sam Ryan, Reporter
• Samson Flakus, Director
• Austin Erickson, Audio
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
OVP's 4th Hour Second Newscast
Oskaloosa High School
• Logan McCallum, Anchor
• Jacob Schutz, Anchor
• Karter Flaherty, Editor
• Isaac Nienkerk, Editor
• Kim Gile, Instructor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Flash 12.21.22
Eastview High School
• Blake Hoffmann, Anchor
• Ian Machalek, Anchor
• Mady Leick, Reporter
• Rowan Lee, Editor
• Kolbot Pal, Editor
• Damien Mogere, Anchor
WCTV Season 24 Episode 604
Webster City High School
• Katjia Cortes, Director
• Braxton Flattery, Technical Director
• Luke Holberg, Anchor
• Annabelle Hurt, Anchor
• Alexis Brown, Reporter
• Sergio Terrones, Reporter
• Mark Murphy, Advisor
• Austin Priborsky, Advisor
CATEGORY #H02
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS REPORT
A 200-Member Family Vacation: Ankeny Bands Trip 2022
Ankeny High School
• Vivian Wu, Reporter
MOA Lockdown
Eastview High School
• Rowan Lee, Reporter
No words. She saved me
Aberdeen Central High School
• Summer Ryan, Producer
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Sam Streeter: One of Ours
Apple Valley High School
• Trevor Cloutier, Editor/Talent
• Cody Anderson, Photographer
• Dominic Johnson, Producer
• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
• Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Veterans Day
Aberdeen Central High School
• Emma Pierce, Producer
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H03
HIGH SCHOOL - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Michael Gruber
Eastview High School
• Blake Hoffmann, MMJ
Sugar-Free Dog Dangers
Aberdeen Central High School
• Natalie DeVries, Multimedia Journalist
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H05
HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION
(Un)alarmed
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
• Logan Westin, Director/Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
One Please
Aberdeen Central High School
• Alice Vogel, Producer
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Ring
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
• Luke Garcia, Director/Editor/Videographer
CATEGORY #H06
HIGH SCHOOL - NON-FICTION
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
My PBS Mentorship
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
• Abrianna Hilson, Director/Editor/Videographer
CATEGORY #H07
HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Accessible Fun
Aberdeen Central High School
• Trevan Rychlik, Reporter
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
It's still affecting us
Aberdeen Central High School
• Preston Kreber, Producer
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H08
HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
House in the Ground
Eastview High School
• Ian Machalek, Reporter
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
MLK Day-A Day On
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Ruweyda Ali, Director/Editor/Talent
• Fyzeen Ahmad, Talent/Writer
• Matthew Keil, Advisor
The Desk
Eastview High School
• Mady Leick, Reporter
CATEGORY #H09
HIGH SCHOOL - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Ankeny Rap Show
Ankeny High School
• Tri Luu, Director/Producer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Eagle Zone 11.16.22
Aberdeen Central High School
• Summer Ryan, Producer
• Jason Lopez Martinez, Anchor/Reporter
• Courtney Thorstenson, Anchor/Reporter
• Jett Carlson, Reporter
• Jacob Krenz, Anchor
• Camden Fauth, Reporter
• Preston Kreber, Editor
• Cooper Eisenbeisz, Editor
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
EaglEye #214
Apple Valley High School
• Lucy Pershica, Anchor/Writer
• Fowziya Mohamed, Anchor/Writer
• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
• Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Tech Morning Show-Season 3/Episode 17
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Zamzam Hashi, Talent
• Ruweyda Ali, Talent/Writer/Editor
• Ethan Stoeckel, Talent/Writer
• Austin Schultz, Talent/Editor/Photographer
• Nikita Brusso, Talent/Editor
• Julia Lor, Talent
• Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H10
HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO
Burnout
Ankeny High School
• Tri Luu, Director
Dive In [unofficial music video]
Ankeny High School
• Chloe McGrath, Writer/Director
Foreign
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
• Logan Westin, Director/Editor/Videographer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Proud
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Zamzam Hashi, Producer
• Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H11
HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Dennis Gibson Interview
Ankeny High School
• Sky Sather, Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Dwyne Smith: One of Ours
Apple Valley High School
• Jesse Gyamfi, Photographer/Editor
• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
• Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Happy Birthday Title IX
Aberdeen Central High School
• Summer Ryan, Producer
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H13
HIGH SCHOOL - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
Boys' Basketball: St. Louis Park at Jefferson
Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)
• Sofia Pehrson, Director/Replays
• Adam Rich, Photographer
• Keo Beach, Photographer
• Thomas Fyler, Photographer
• Calvin Amundson-Geisel, Talent
• Paul Fourniea, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Girls Hockey: Holy Angels at Jefferson
Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)
• Sofia Pehrson, Producer
• Adam Rich, Crew
• Elise Lee, Crew
• Paul Fourniea, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Homecoming Football: South St. Paul at Jefferson
Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)
• Malachi Martichuski, Producer/Director
• Jakob Miskell, Audio
• Sam Starks, Replays
• Leland Hauer, Camera
• Thomas Fyler, Camera
• Tyler Engeholm, Camera
• Keo Beach, Camera
• Theo Nordstrum, Camera
• Tom Ringdal, Advisor
Oskaloosa Girls Volleyball vs PC
Oskaloosa High School
• Kim Gile, Instructor
• Logan McCallum, Director
• Isaac Nienkerk, Audionician
• Reed Peterson, Photographer
• Lydia Rayl, Photographer
• Jacob Schutz, Photographer
Oskaloosa High School Football vs Pella
Oskaloosa High School
• Isaac Nienkerk, Director
• Logan McCallum, Instant Replay
• Reed Peterson, Sideline Photographer
• Lydia Rayl, Photographer
• Jacob Schutz, Photographer
• Karter Flaherty, Photographer
• Kim Gile, Instructor
Webster City vs Ft. Dodge Volleyball
Webster City High School
• Braxton Flattery, Play By Play Announcer
• Luke Holberg, Technical Director
• Mark Murphy, Advisor
• Austin Priborsky, Advisor
Webster City vs Hampton-Dumont-CAL Girls Basketball
Webster City High School
• Braxton Flattery, Play By Play Announcer
• Luke Holberg, Technical Director
• Mark Murphy, Advisor
• Austin Priborsky, Advisor
CATEGORY #H14
HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
Digital Addictions PSA
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
• Mary Chandara, Director/Editor/Videographer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Hand Check Please
Aberdeen Central High School
• Alice Vogel, Producer
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Superhero
Aberdeen Central High School
• Rhett Burilovich, Producer
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H15
HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL
Boys Basketball Hype Video
Oskaloosa High School
• Kim Gile, Instructor
• Reed Peterson, Photographer
• Lydia Rayl, Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Chainsaw Man x Monster
Ankeny High School
• Tri Luu, Producer
Girls basketball Hype Video
Oskaloosa High School
• Kim Gile, Instructor
• Reed Peterson, Photographer
• Logan McCallum, Editor
Roosevelt Golf Hype Video
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
• John Charlson, Director/Editor/Videographer
CATEGORY #H16
HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Tech Morning Show-Halloween Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Juliana Craemer, Special Effects
• Nikita Brusso, Special Effects
• Brooklyn Belen, Special Effects
• Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H17
HIGH SCHOOL - DIRECTOR
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Kemper
Ankeny High School
• Tri Luu, Director
Tech Morning Show-Season 4/Episode 1
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Daniel Cook, Director
• Austin Schultz, Director
• Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H18
HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Ankeny Boys Basketball Hype Video
Ankeny High School
• Tri Luu, Editor
Tech Morning Show-Halloween Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Ibrahim Camara, Editor
• Nikita Brusso, Editor
• Juliana Craemer, Editor
• Brooklyn Belen, Editor
• Zian Easley, Editor
• Matthew Keil, Advisor
Tech Morning Show-Season 4/Episode 1
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Nikita Brusso, Editor
• Juliana Craemer, Editor
• Daniel Cook, Editor
• Austin Schultz, Editor
• Matthew Keil, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Trevor Cloutier Composite
Apple Valley High School
• Trevor Cloutier, Editor
• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
• Cliff Dodge, Advisor
What Once Was
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
• Abrianna Hilson, Editor
CATEGORY #H19
HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Cody Anderson Composite
Apple Valley High School
• Cody Anderson, Photographer
• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
• Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Rhett Burilovich Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
• Rhett Burilovich, Photographer
Tech Morning Show-Season 4/Episode 1
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Austin Schultz, Photographer
• Daniel Cook, Photographer
• Alex Schaefer, Photographer
• Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H20
HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS
Brian Johnson Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
• Brian Johnson, Talent
Courtney Thorstenson Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
• Courtney Thorstenson, Talent
Ian Machalek Composite
Eastview High School
• Ian Machalek, Anchor/Reporter
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Tech Morning Show-Halloween Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Ibrahim Camara, Talent
• Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H22
HIGH SCHOOL - WRITER
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Alice Vogel Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
• Alice Vogel, Writer
Llaves
Ankeny High School
• Chloe McGrath, Writer
Tiger Pride
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Etenesh Bonitto, Writer
• Zamzam Hashi, Writer
• Evie Billig, Writer
• Daniel Cook, Writer
• Matthew Keil, Advisor