The New Trier News, the New Trier High School newspaper staff, received honors in 12 categories at the annual Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Conference on April 10. Their online coverage also earned them the Golden Eagle award, recognizing the top third of news websites. Margy Burgoon, co-editor-in-chief, expressed excitement over the recognition. The publication, run by students since 2020, offers continuous online and multimedia coverage alongside quarterly print issues. New Trier teachers Sarah Hands and Kristan Kenney serve as co-advisers, while Margy Burgoon and Carolina Mangum are the current editors-in-chief.
The winners of various categories include Margy Burgoon for Feature Writing, Emma Foster for Graphics, Sofia Fernandez and Gaia Saraf for Multimedia Package, Isla Luciano for Review Writing, and more. The New Trier News Editorial Board also received an Honorable Mention for Editorial Writing. The awards ceremony took place on April 10, recognizing outstanding contributions from students and faculty.
In Highland Park, the annual awards program honored individuals and organizations making positive impacts in the community. Categories like Arts, Environment, Humanitarianism, and more recognized outstanding achievements. The recipients will be honored during a ceremony at the Highland Park High School on April 23.
Residents in Wilmette can access free mulch at the Centennial Recreation Complex, provided by the Village of Wilmette and Wilmette Park District. The mulch, made from chipped trees and woody material, is available to the public through Memorial Day. Individuals can fill their own bags with mulch from the designated site, but the park district notes that it may not be pesticide/herbicide-free or free of weed seed. For more information, residents can contact Sustainability Coordinator Lucy Mellen at sustainability@wilmette.com.
