StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. 2024 marked the 20th anniversary of the competition and we invited middle and high school students to create a short documentary addressing the theme, "Looking Forward while Considering the Past."
10th grade students Jessie Neilson & Sophia Lehman from Central A&M High School in Moweaqua, Illinois won 3rd Prize for their documentary, "Like Pigs to the Slaughter." As 3rd Prize winners, the duo will receive $750 in prize money.
C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable and satellite television companies, who also support StudentCam. In Moweaqua, C-SPAN is available locally through Sparklight.
“Sparklight would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to Jessie and Sophia in the 2024 StudentCam competition,” said Sparklight GM Ann Lewis. “Sparklight is committed to strengthening our communities through educational programs including our longstanding partnership with C-SPAN, which inspires middle and high school students to think critically about issues that are important to them while becoming engaged in the political process.”
More Information:
- Press Release: Moweaqua Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN's National Video Documentary Competition (Google Doc)
- Image: Jessie Neilson & Sophia Lehman (JPEG)
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WATCH: Like Pigs to the Slaughter by Jessie Neilson & Sophia Lehman |
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 Congratulatory Letter - Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) |
 C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb and co-President Susan Swain present the duo with a Certificate of Special Recognition |
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