Judge’s Comments

Jim Grim, judge • Division 2
Muncie Central High School
Edition judged: Magician 2003

This is fun-filled, truly unique, cutting-edge coverage of Muncie Central H.S., 2002-03. It goes beyond the basics to capture the excitement of life as a Bearcat in a clearly contemporary, artistic fashion.

Meanwhile, copy throughout reflects true scholastic journalism with an apparent eye for detail and reporting research. Interesting features and feature-style writing help to tell the year’s story in a way that should appeal to nearly any reader, especially ones who favor the color purple.

Photography appropriately captures the action of the year and is supported by depth captions that feature multiple student names and student quotes. Action dominants help to capture reader attention, and magazine-style photo cluster modules enhance extensive student coverage. While the theme is unusual, its consistency unifies the coverage in a way Muncie Central students likely understand.

Students involved in the production of this edition of the Magician should be proud of their efforts. It is truly one of a kind. Good job.