The first round of judging for the Panasonic National Human Interest Stories has been completed! Technology High School video students have place in the top ten for the second year in a row 2017-2018.
These videos were viewed by a panel of judges from the City University of New York, Bronx Community College, Media and Digital Film Production Program – Bronx, NY. They have chosen the top 10 videos from each grade and video category – Human Interest and Eco PSA – that are now being judged by a select group of VIP judges that work within the industry.
The VIP judges will select the top 3 New Vision Award (Human Interest) winning videos from each grade category and the âBest PSA of the Yearâ Eco Effect winning video. An independent judge will then choose the Human Interest “Best Video of the Year” for Primary and Secondary School.
Top 10 Human Interest – Primary Schools (in alphabetical order):
- Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, Charleston, SC – âWhy Our City Floodingâ
- Branch Brook School, Newark, NJ – âSM & Iânet Safety for Kidsâ
- Edwards T. Bowser Elementary School, East Orange, NJ – âImmigrants Impact Schoolâ
- Marcus Garvey School, Chicago, IL – âOvercome Your Challengeâ
- New Roberto Clemente Middle School, Paterson, NJ – â1 LovePeace for Paterson Projectâ
- Prairie View Elementary School, Enid, OK – âA Voice for Merediâ
- Rancho Minerva Middle School, Vista, CA – âNurtured by Natureâ
- Sheridan JR High School, Sheridan, WY – âWhich Door Will You Chooseâ
- Travis Ranch School, Yorba Linda, CA – âEfx of Social Media on Teensâ
- Vista Academy Middle School, Denver, CO – âGirl Bossâ
Top 10 Human Interest – Secondary Schools (in alphabetical order):
- Eastlake High School, Chula Vista, CA – âFamily is Always Firstâ
- Gardiner High School, Gardiner, ME – âLibrary Complimentsâ
- HCST County Prep High School, Jersey City, NJ – âWomenâs Rightsâ
- Kauai High School, Lihue, HI – âA Piece of Homeâ
- Maui High School, Kahului, HI – âJust for Showâ
- Maury High School, Norfolk, VA – âStress: A Monster You Can Manageâ
- Mooresville High School, Mooresville, NC – âEqual Rightsâ
- Piscataway High School, Piscataway, NJ – âSnap Judgementâ
- Technology High School, Newark, NJ – âWomenâs Marchâ
- Val Verde High School, Perris, CA – âStitched Love”
Top 10 Eco PSA – Secondary Schools (in alphabetical order):
- East Side High School, Newark, NJ – âUrban Gardeningâ
- Eastlake High School, Chula Vista, CA – âTrash to Cashâ
- HCST County Prep High School, Jersey City, NJ – âHow to Stay Green in 4 Easy Stepsâ
- Kauai High School, Lihue, HI – âGlobal Warmingâ
- Maui High School, Kahului, HI – âOur Houseâ
- Maury High School, Norfolk, VA – âSave the Living Earthâ
- Piscataway High School, Piscataway, NJ – âDestroy all Bacteriaâ
- South Plainfield High School, South Plainfield, NJ – âLitter Say Whatâ
- Val Verde High School, Perris, CA – âLitter-ly Stalkedâ
- Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, Staunton, VA – âThe Last Supperâ
Congratulations to the Finalists!!!
The 20 videos from each grade and video category will be posted on the KWN website in the coming weeks. The top 3 winning schools will be announced by Friday, March 30, 2018. If your school did not make the top 20 videos, please donât feel discouraged. Everyone did a great job and we are very proud of all your students!