2009 You’re In the Book

2009/05/22 News No comments

'09 Jacket

Below are the names of the 2,408 people, advertisers and groups that will appear in the 2009 edition of the Agromeck. This averages 7.525 people/groups per page. The staff met its goal of having at least 2,000 people/groups in the book.

The staff submitted 320 pages on or before March 12. The book is on sale at the N.C. State Bookstore.

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February 2009 • Michele Chandler

2009/05/08 Photographer of the Month One comment

John Cooper Elias, Agromeck yearbook editor: Michele had a tough task this year as the yearbook photo editor, but she did a great job. She managed the photo staff all year, and she helped us produce a high-quality product that we are all proud of. The most impressive thing about Michele was that while she had to deal with managing the photo staff she continued to grow as a photographer and shoot some of the best pictures I have ever seen from her during this year.

328-page book available in NCSU Bookstore

2009/05/08 News No comments

More than 2,400 student, faculty, staff and groups have been included in the 328 pages of the 2009 Agromeck yearbook. The 328-page book was delivered to students who pre-ordered a copy on April 14-15. See if You’re In The Book. The book is now available for students, parents and alumni through the NCSU Bookstore.

2008 Edition Receives Highest National Award

2009/03/27 News No comments

2008 AgromeckN.C. State’s student yearboook, the Agromeck, edited by Mary Beth Hamrick, and its literary and arts magazine, Windhover, were recognized with a Gold Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association this spring. This is one of the two highest awards given nationally for college media. See the feature story feature story on the NCSU Web site.

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January 2009 • David Mabe

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Saja Hindi, Technician editor: “David Mabe has easily become one of the most essential staff members we have. He is not only a great photographer but is also very dependable. David has also really helped out the section editors with online multimedia and has become a valuable resource to everyone on staff.”

2007 Agromeck receives Pacemaker; 2008 edition named Best of Show

2008/11/06 News No comments

(BACK) Bradley Wilson, Xander Dale, Bobby Earle, Caitlin Cauley; (FRONT) Michele Chandler, Suzanne Brinkley, John Cooper Elias

(BACK) Bradley Wilson, Xander Dale, Bobby Earle, Caitlin Cauley; (FRONT) Michele Chandler, Suzanne Brinkley, John Cooper Elias

For the second time, the Agromeck yearbook received a Pacemaker award from the Associated Collegiate Press, one of only seven books in the nation to receive that organization’s highest honors. The 2008 edition of the book was named Best of Show at the national convention in Kansas City. In addition, the 88.1 Second of Technician podcast produced in cooperation with WKNC radio was given third place for Best of Show for Audio Podcast.
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Fall 2008 • Luis Zapata

2008/10/08 Photographer of the Month No comments

Saja Hindi, Technician editor: Luis has consistently been one of our most dependable photographers. He gets his assignments in on time, picks up last-minute assignments and is always willing to help. He works with the section editors to come up with ideas and works with new photographers to help them critique their photos. He has taken a leading role in producing audio and photo slideshows this semester and keeps working till he gets the job done.

Fall 2008 • Tim O’Brien

2008/10/06 Photographer of the Month No comments

Dreier Carr, senior photographer: “[Tim] has really contributed to maintaining or improving the quality of photography in a tough semester with a young staff. Tim is a talented photographer who will take assignments and come back with some really great and original shots.”
John Cooper Elias, Agromeck yearbook editor: “As a new photographer he showed the willingness to take almost any assignment, including ones given on short notice. He also showed a desire to want to improve, especially with his caption writing, and he is willing to work with the staffs to make the photography better.”

March 2008 • John Cosgrove

2008/03/18 Photographer of the Month No comments

Cosgrove is a graduating senior in electrical engineering and computer engineering, and he is in his second semester on staff. “In all the chaotic mess that are the Student Media offices, we still produce some of the best publications in the country, and I’m proud to work for them,” John Cosgrove said.

2007 Agromeck, Windhover receive top national award

2008/03/15 News No comments

2007 WindhoverN.C. State’s student yearboook, the Agromeck, and its literary and arts magazine, Windhover, will be recognized with a Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association this coming spring. “Our students continue to produce some of the finest publications in the country, even at a school without a journalism degree,” said Bradley Wilson, adviser to both media. “They work hard every day to document the activities of some 30,000 students and additional faculty and staff as well as to give them an outlet for creativity.” CLICK HERE for more information

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