Students in Shoreham-Wading River High School’s journalism class and club attended Press Day at Adelphi University on Feb.14. The event is an opportunity for high school students to explore their passion for media.

Student Skylar Hunt received the award for best sports story for her reporting on the Thanksgiving Day Race honoring the legacy of Coach Paul Koretzki. 

Additionally, the editors of the Wildcat Pause — Giovanna Aceto, Lukas Brand, Ayla Kops, and Alyssa Wood — accepted the third-place award for best newspaper layout. 

The students, accompanied by English teacher Vincent Ball, also enjoyed a keynote address and workshops hosted by professionals with careers in journalism, filmmaking and social media.

Date Added: 2/25/2025