East Central College in Union, Mo., and SchoolJournalism.org are excited to announce the winners of our First Amendment Matters PSA Contest. We received entries from all over the United States and selecting the honorees was not an easy task.

The judge said: “My judging was focused on the students having a clear understanding of the First Amendment and not providing a blanket ‘right,’ but that the rights afforded to us are specifically about these freedoms not being infringed upon by the government. I also looked for creativity at conveying that message.”

Honorable Mention:

• “Five Freedoms”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CISKyGPS8Uk&feature=youtu.be
• Washington High School in Washington, Missouri
• Produced by Cassidy Lesire, Emma Hilsabeck, and Emily Pull
• Adult Sponsors: Ryan Leatherman and Michelle Turner

Honorable Mention:

• “Know Your Rights”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMSTYvcjOgg&feature=youtu.be
• Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, Oklahoma
• Produced by Cailie Golden and Joyce Tullis
• Adult Sponsor: Holly Eming

Runner-Up:  

• “Life Without the First Amendment”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52sZMk5x9tU&feature=youtu.be
• Washington High School in Washington, Missouri
• Produced by Jade Ruether, Molly Eckelkamp, and Autumn Osia
• Adult Sponsor: Michelle Turner

Grand Prize Winner: 

• First place: “Life Without Rights”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WcYO_bANSg&feature=youtu.be
• Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama
• Produced by Abby Thomas
• Adult Sponsor: Beth Antoine