For the fifth consecutive year, the CHS Legatus was named Division Three Yearbook of The Year at IUS’ Fall Press Day.

Over 400 student journalists attended the annual event held at Indiana University Southeast sponsored by the Department of Journalism. Student journalists from Southern Indiana and the Louisville Metro area listened to a moving keynote address from Extol Magazine founder and editor Angie Fenton. Fenton spoke about making people feel like they matter. After they keynote, several learning sessions were offered covering writing, design, photography and advertising. Two Fall Press Day scholarships are awarded to high journalists who intend to attend IUS in the Fall. Senior Selena Wolf was one of the two winners.

“Winning this scholarship made me realize that my dreams could come true and with this scholarship I am little bit closer to doing that. It made me feel like I am picking the right path in life,” Wolf said.

The day ended with the yearly yearbook, newspaper and online media awards. The Generals’ Delivery won Third Place Division Two Newspaper of The Year and the following individual awards:

First place: Best Feature Story–2017 graduate Emma Hedrick, Best Sports Photo –Analise DeKorte, Best Staff Editorial–Generals’ Delivery Staff

Second place: Best Overall Website–GD Online

Third Place: Best Social Media, Best Review–2017 graduate Hannah Morris, Best Overall Design

In addition to winning Yearbook of the Year, the 2017 Legatus placed first or second in the following individual categories:

First place: Cover, Sports, Photography, Student Life, Design, Copy and People Pages

Second place: Opening Section, Theme and Divisional Pages, Academics, Clubs & Organizations and Advertising