LHS Cinema Honored As "Outstanding"

The 2011 edition of Lakewood High School’s Cinema yearbook has been recognized as outstanding by the American Scholastic Press Association.

The all-color book, whose theme was Our True Colors, earned a first place award. Special recognition went to 2011 graduate Samantha Cross for her outstanding division pages and original cover artwork.

In praising the Cinema, the judges said, "Your yearbook shows excellence in the fields of writing, creativity, and page design." They awarded the Cinema perfect scores in the areas of general page design, content presentation, publication structure, and creativity.

Yearbook adviser Dennis Ebner was surprised but pleased at the award as it was the first time the Cinema was entered in the annual contest.

“I had a great group of hard-working students last year who were determined to create a yearbook worthy of entering into competition,” Ebner said. “Earning a first place award is a tribute to their determination and hard work. My current staff has been motivated by this honor and has decided to go for two in a row. I guess it's true that success breeds success!”

The students are already hard at work on the 2012 Cinema edition, “Picture Perfect.”