Local Triumph at Kansas Collegiate Media Awards: Butler Community College's Student Publications Shine

The student publications at Butler Community College, The Lantern and The Grizzly, have received multiple awards at the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media (KCM) awards. The ceremony was held last month at the Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State University. Both publications were recognized for their outstanding journalism over the past academic year.

Ella Boozer, a student from Andover, was named Journalist of the Year in the two-year division, which includes both newspaper and magazine entries. Boozer is a member of The Grizzly magazine team, which won a total of five awards under the guidance of Amy Hornbaker. The awards covered various categories, including feature and sports photography.

The Lantern, led by editor-in-chief Baylor Henry from Wichita, won 18 awards. Henry himself received seven individual awards. The newspaper, advised by Amy Chastain, published seven issues this year with contributions from managing editor Alexis DeLong and other staff members. The awards recognized their skills in writing, photography, and design.

The conference also honored former staff members for their past contributions to The Lantern, including Jennifer Anima-Valdez, Adrian Holguin, and John Meyer. These acknowledgments highlight the lasting impact of the publication on its members.

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