Cortez Journal

Panther Press staff honored

Nov 17, 2001

The talented students working at the Panther Press, Montezuma-Cotrez High School’s in-school newspaper, was recently recognized by the Colorado High School Press Association.

Garan Shaw and graduate Lenore Sparks both received first-place awards for advertising. The ads they designed were for Comfort Air, Francisca’s Restaurant and Kokopelli’s Bike and Board.

Tess Montano claimed third in the news-photo category, for her picture of an instructor faking a violent attack as part of a classroom exercise.

Photographer Kara Frasier also claimed third, in feature photography, for her photo of David Feela hosting a poetry reading at Lewis-Arriola Elementary.

Brandon Martinez, who graduated last year, won third for his critical review of the movie "Fight Club."

The Panther Press is published four times a semester and is included in the Cortez Journal.

Awards were presented on Oct. 17, at the DoubleTree in Durango.

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