2008 Woodie Awards
Ranger staff nominates sources for awards
Presentation honors those who help the student newspaper and Web version keep college and district informed.
By Regis L. Roberts
Issue date: 11/21/08 Section: News
Originally published: 11/21/08 at 1:48 PM CSTLast update: 12/2/08 at 5:47 AM CST
The Ranger will present the Source Awards for the fall semester at 2 p.m. Dec. 1 in Room 212 of Loftin Student Center.
Each semester, The Ranger shows its appreciation to sources who have helped reporters not only report the facts but contributed to their education.
Here are the nominations in each category for fall 2008:
The Informant
This award is given to a source to whom the reporter can turn for reliable information. The source makes sure the reporter understands the topic to enable the reporter to report accurately.
The nominees are: James McLaughlin, vice chancellor of administration; engineering Coordinator Dan Dimitriu; Student Government adviser Dawn Elmore-McCrary; Regina Pino, assistant to the coordinator of disability support services; continuing education specialist Abby Gonzalez; writing center Director Frances Crawford; basketball coach Aaron Tavitas; French Lecturer Pierre Schmitz; Italian Lecturer Francesca Bronder; and history Professor Carol Keller
Patience is a Virtue
This source understands that many reporters at The Ranger are just starting out and may need a little time to get the hang of things.
The nominees include speech Instructor Jolinda Ramsey; Delia De Luna of disability support services; student activities specialist Carrie Hernandez; John Strybos, associate vice chancellor of facilities, operation and construction management; and James McLaughlin.
Mother Hen
This award will go to the source who has nurtured reporters through their education and contributed to their growth
The nominees include English Instructor Jane Focht-Hansen; Jeff Hunt, chair of theater and speech communication; Isela Argenal, theater secretary; Carla Warren of student life; Delia De Luna; Markene Bennett, radio-television-film chair; Lucie Gallardo, visual arts secretary; and Joseph Liedecke, Catholic Student Center director.
Defender of the Free Press
This source is a dogged defender of the press's role in a democratic society. This source not only understands the importance of The Ranger as an educational tool but as an unbiased provider of information to the public.
The nominees include Presidents Paula McKenna and Terry Walch and the entire Faculty Senate; political science Professor Christy Woodward-Kaupert; and speech Instructor Charles Falcon
Booster Club
We like sources who promote The Ranger. That is why we give out this award. This source is a big supporter of The Ranger and will often encourage their students to read and contribute to the paper.
The nominees include Jane Focht-Hansen; counselor Steve Samet; Jeff Hunt; John Strybos; Aaron Tavitas; and volleyball coach Marisa Martinez.
Big Tipper
This source is a constant supply of good tips that turn into good stories.
The nominees include Anonymous; librarian John Deosdade; librarian Stephan Dingman; Christy Woodward-Kaupert; kinesiology chair Bill Richardson; and Jorge Posadas, director of student life.
Sure Thing
If Vegas were to take bets on sources returning calls and providing good, reliable information, this source would have very good odds.
The nominees include Frances Crawford; President Robert Zeigler; Aaron Tavitas; health center coordinator Paula Daggett; women's center chair Helen Vera; and forensics science sophomore Johnny Taylor.
Forgive and Forget
The Ranger sometimes does not portray a source in the best way or reporters inadvertently get facts wrong. For those sources who have gotten irritated by The Ranger but still make themselves available, this award is for them.
The nominees include Jolinda Ramsey and Northeast Lakevew College.
Above and Beyond.
This source goes the extra mile to make sure a reporter gets what they need.
The nominees are Tim Rockey, dean of continuing education and workforce development; and interim Executive Vice President Jessica Howard.
Unsung Hero.
This source may not get their name printed in the paper a whole lot, but they provide valuable information that helps reporters.
The nominees include Phyllis Rodriguez-Williams, board of trustees liaison; Robert Bruce, district multimedia coordinator; district office of legal affairs; and English Professor Patricia Portales.
Each semester, The Ranger shows its appreciation to sources who have helped reporters not only report the facts but contributed to their education.
Here are the nominations in each category for fall 2008:
The Informant
This award is given to a source to whom the reporter can turn for reliable information. The source makes sure the reporter understands the topic to enable the reporter to report accurately.
The nominees are: James McLaughlin, vice chancellor of administration; engineering Coordinator Dan Dimitriu; Student Government adviser Dawn Elmore-McCrary; Regina Pino, assistant to the coordinator of disability support services; continuing education specialist Abby Gonzalez; writing center Director Frances Crawford; basketball coach Aaron Tavitas; French Lecturer Pierre Schmitz; Italian Lecturer Francesca Bronder; and history Professor Carol Keller
Patience is a Virtue
This source understands that many reporters at The Ranger are just starting out and may need a little time to get the hang of things.
The nominees include speech Instructor Jolinda Ramsey; Delia De Luna of disability support services; student activities specialist Carrie Hernandez; John Strybos, associate vice chancellor of facilities, operation and construction management; and James McLaughlin.
Mother Hen
This award will go to the source who has nurtured reporters through their education and contributed to their growth
The nominees include English Instructor Jane Focht-Hansen; Jeff Hunt, chair of theater and speech communication; Isela Argenal, theater secretary; Carla Warren of student life; Delia De Luna; Markene Bennett, radio-television-film chair; Lucie Gallardo, visual arts secretary; and Joseph Liedecke, Catholic Student Center director.
Defender of the Free Press
This source is a dogged defender of the press's role in a democratic society. This source not only understands the importance of The Ranger as an educational tool but as an unbiased provider of information to the public.
The nominees include Presidents Paula McKenna and Terry Walch and the entire Faculty Senate; political science Professor Christy Woodward-Kaupert; and speech Instructor Charles Falcon
Booster Club
We like sources who promote The Ranger. That is why we give out this award. This source is a big supporter of The Ranger and will often encourage their students to read and contribute to the paper.
The nominees include Jane Focht-Hansen; counselor Steve Samet; Jeff Hunt; John Strybos; Aaron Tavitas; and volleyball coach Marisa Martinez.
Big Tipper
This source is a constant supply of good tips that turn into good stories.
The nominees include Anonymous; librarian John Deosdade; librarian Stephan Dingman; Christy Woodward-Kaupert; kinesiology chair Bill Richardson; and Jorge Posadas, director of student life.
Sure Thing
If Vegas were to take bets on sources returning calls and providing good, reliable information, this source would have very good odds.
The nominees include Frances Crawford; President Robert Zeigler; Aaron Tavitas; health center coordinator Paula Daggett; women's center chair Helen Vera; and forensics science sophomore Johnny Taylor.
Forgive and Forget
The Ranger sometimes does not portray a source in the best way or reporters inadvertently get facts wrong. For those sources who have gotten irritated by The Ranger but still make themselves available, this award is for them.
The nominees include Jolinda Ramsey and Northeast Lakevew College.
Above and Beyond.
This source goes the extra mile to make sure a reporter gets what they need.
The nominees are Tim Rockey, dean of continuing education and workforce development; and interim Executive Vice President Jessica Howard.
Unsung Hero.
This source may not get their name printed in the paper a whole lot, but they provide valuable information that helps reporters.
The nominees include Phyllis Rodriguez-Williams, board of trustees liaison; Robert Bruce, district multimedia coordinator; district office of legal affairs; and English Professor Patricia Portales.
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