Friday, November 8, 2024

Enterprising AHS journalist recognized among best

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AZLE — Azle High School junior Annika Birkeland was recognized at a recent Azle ISD board of trustees meeting for being featured on the “Best of SNO” Student News Organization’s website. Teacher and journalism program advisor Neil Corbett introduced Birkeland and spoke about her story which won accolades.

“This is the first time that I have student who was accepted onto the SNO website,” Corbett said. “They only take about 10% of the articles submitted from schools across the country.”

Birkeland’s article focused on the experiences of an AHS senior who had enlisted in the military and can be read on bestofsno.com.