LIVERPOOL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – Liverpool High School Communications Arts students recently earned honors from the Empire State School Press Association (ESSPA): Gold – Best Overall Cover Design (The Lifeguard, October 2023 cover Gold -Best Radio Show/Podcast (Soundwave, Season 1 Episode 2) Silver – Best School/Community Feature Story (Unified Sports Bowling video) Bronze – Best News Story (Polar Plunge video) Bronze – Best Overall Newspaper Honorable Mention – Best Overall Cover Design (The Lifeguard, Senior Issue Class of 2024) Honorable Mention – Best Vertical Short In addition, Liverpool High School graduate Cali Brancato received an Honorable Mention in the Best Sports Coverage category. The LHS Communication Arts students attended the annual ESSPA Conference and Award Ceremony that was held at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communication on October 15. In addition to receiving their awards, the students attended workshops where they had the opportunity to learn from professional journalists, photographers and more. The Empire State School Press Association (ESSPA) has provided education, resources and recognition to high school journalists since 1937.