Journalism Awards Fall 2025
Best Photography
David Lopez and Eric Astorga
Best Newspaper Story
Brittany Nolasco and Trey Flores
Best Editorial
Roselyn Cruz
Best Podcast Host
Dimitri Robles and Tania Reyna Medina
Best Tiger TV Producer
Alexis Benitez
Best News Package
Octavio Merlan and Angie Velasquez
Best Tiger TV Anchors
Torry Brown, Petra Escatell and Angie Rodriguez
Best Weather Anchor
Marcial Clemente
Best Sports Anchor
Annette Nunez
Best Tiger TV Editor
Jual Cuellar
Best Documentary
Student Vote
1st Place - Randy Baza "Against All Odds"
2nd Place - Manuel Ramos "Struggles"
3rd Place - Jessica Garcia "Dreams Across Borders"
Teacher Vote
1st Place - Janette Zapeta "Hardships of Motherhood"
2nd Place - Wildy Gomez "Faith and Love"
3rd Place - Kamryn Kenny "Firecracker"
You can watch the winning documentaries here: https://www.wevideo.com/view/3967268901
Documentary Finalists
Mayte Castillo
Nicole Colunga
Julian De La Rosa
Anaisa Ferrera
Jacqueline Dominguez
Xavier Mendez
Axel Castillo
Micah Richter
Cesar Tovar
Giselle Carbajal
Brianna Romero
Luis Mireles
Mareli Antunez-Salinas
Alexa Reymundo
Santiago Maya
Fernanda Olvera
Lluvia Hernandez
Noah Alamos
Sandra Alejandro
Sophia Solias
Matthews Valdes
Leslie Roman
George Dawson Legacy Award
Lizzett Hernandez and Valentina Urteaga
This award is given to student who used journalism to give a voice to someone who did not have a voice.
2025 Spring Tiger Journalism Awards
Best Photography
Angel Ortiz & Melody Cedillo
Best Newspaper Story
Mayte Anastacio & Trae Salazar
Best Podcast Host
Angie Velasquez & Jaqueline Villamar
Best Producer
Alison Ramirez
Best Tiger TV Anchor
Kevin Escamilla & Alyssa Maldonado
Best News Package
Emily Limas
Best PSA
Cesar Tovar
SWHS Documentary Showcase Festival Winners
STUDENT VOTE
Daniel Morales - 3rd Place
Angie Velasquez - 2nd Place
Jairo Pavon - 1st Place
TEACHER VOTE
Camila Aguilar - 3rd Place
Ashley Vasquez - 2nd Place
Maddie Farmer - 1st Place
Tiger Journalism Awards Fall 2024 Semester Winners
Best Photography
9th grader Camille Aguilar
Best Yearbook Story
12th grader Isa Alvarez
“Marching to the End”
Best Newspaper Story
9th grader Randy Baza
“First of Many”
Best Podcast Host
12th grader Cynthia Delcid
Tiger Mysteries
TIGER TV
Best Producer: 12th grader Alex Jenkins
Best News Package: 10th grader Leslie Colin & 9th grader Juan Cuellar
Best Sports Anchor: 10th grader Ashley Favela
Best Weather Anchor: 11th grader Kasey Cuellar
Best News Anchor: 12th grader Miguel Hernandez & 12th grader Arianna Flores
George Dawson Legacy Award – Alex Jenkins
SWHS Documentary Showcase Festal Winners
Student VOTE
1st Place – Emely Zapata “Paciencia Y Fe”
2nd Place – Mariah Pleasant “Waves”
3rd Place – Daniel Garza “Selfless”
Teacher VOTE
1st Place – Eva Zapata “Super Powers”
2nd Place – Alex Jenkins “Through It All”
3rd Place – Melody Cedillo “All for my Family”
You can watch the winning documentaries HERE!
DOCUMENTARY FINALISTS
Nayeli Chavez “Live, Laugh, Love”
Leslie Colin “Pretty and Powerful”
Nicole Colunga “Empexando Desde Zero”
Camila Aguilar “The Man”
Isa Alvarez “The Unbreakable Spirit”
Emily Limas “Chasing Dreams”
Jonathan Cano “Blonded”
Autum Parker “Shining Star”
Giselle Razo “Mi Mama”
Maddie Farmer “Diamond Eyes”
Daniel Morales “Super Dad”
Ashley Vasquez “There for Me”
Quynh Tran “The Sacrifice that a Mother Gives”
Daniel Luego “Trench”
Evelyn Nunez “My Favorite Supporters”
Brighitte Gatica “From Sister to Sister”
Alyssa Maldonado “Sisterhood”
Valentine Gonzalez “My Grandpa’s Motivation”
Miguel Hernandez “Son of God”