The Jacket Journal achieved remarkable success at the 2025 Ohio Scholastic Media Association (OSMA) awards banquet, securing 14 awards across various categories. This accomplishment highlights the publication’s dedication to excellence in scholastic journalism.
Logan Eggert – Honorable Mention for his article – Amid Rising School Shootings, Mount Vernon High School Leads with Cutting-Edge Safety Measures
Hannah Snow – Honorable Mention -Jessica Mather’s Students Develop Social Skills Through Unique Six-Week Program at Shane Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship
Mattie Workman – Honorable Mention -Life in Harmony: How Music Uplifts, Connects, and Inspires Us All
Simon Peterson – Excellent -Reviving the Hive: How Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets Students Are Standing Strong Amidst Struggles and Building A New Football Culture
Simon Peterson – Excellent – Cheer for All: Why Every Sport Deserves Your Support
Charlotte Petrie – Honorable Mention – Reviving the Hive: How Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets Students Are Standing Strong Amidst Struggles and Building A New Football Culture
Hannah Snow – Excellent -Senior Photographer Shines in Debut Year at Jacket Journal, Showcasing Remarkable Talent in Coverage of Recent Game Against Olentangy Berlin
Khadija Ndow – Excellent -Capturing the Game: Khadija Ndow Showcases Talent Through Soccer Photography
Natalie Boggs – Honorable Mention – New Era Begins for 2024 Football Team: Jackets Host Bloom Carol Scrimmage, Revamp Original Energy Field Bleachers
Dalan Vail and Griffin Beach – Excellent -Chris Susil Unveils His Latest Literary Masterpiece: A Journey Through Woods
Dalan Vail and Griffin Beach – Excellent -Off the Cuff Podcast Features First-Time Voter Charlotte Petrie and Mr. Caldwell in Conversation on Youth Participation in Upcoming Election
Wesley Neighbarger, Caleb Rickett and Isaiah Columber – Excellent -Wesley Neighbarger Breaks Down OSU Football with Caleb Rickett and Mr. Kirkhope, as Isaiah Columber Reviews the Week in Sports
Lucy Peterson – Honorable Mention – Empowering Passion: Lucy Peterson’s Journey of Insspiration
Ethan Foley – Honorable Mention – Voices of Growth: Ethan Foley’s Documentary Spotlight on the Mount Vernon Choir
These achievements not only bring honor to the Jacket Journal but also enhance the reputation of Mount Vernon High School’s journalism program. The awards serve as a testament to the hard work and talent of the student journalists involved.
