Sam Mykel, Director of Visual Media
Sam Mykel is a director for the Talon News and is in his fourth year on staff. He works in writing, livestream, broadcast, and social media, and is also a member of the UIL journalism team. Along with the Talon, Sam also participates in National Honor Society and the Quill and Scroll Honor Society. Outside of school, Sam enjoys staring at the ceiling listening to Frank Ocean.
ILPC (2022)
- 2nd Place Editorial Writing
- 2nd Place Sports News Writing
- 2nd Place Sports Feature Writing
- 1st and 3rd Place Feature Writing
- 1st Place Headline Writing
ILPC (2021)
- 1st Place Sports News Writing
- 2nd Place Sports Feature Writing
- 1st Place Entertainment Review Writing
NSPA (2021 Convention)
- 1st Place in Streets of Philadelphia Group Reporting
TAJE (2022)
- Honorable Mention Sports Feature Story
- Honorable Mention Feature Story
JEA (2020)
- Honorable Mention Sports Writing
ILPC/TAJE Cen-Tex Invitation Meet (21-22)
- 4th Place Editorial Writing
- 4th Place Feature Writing
UIL Journalism
- 4th Place Editorial Writing (Region 21-22)
- 2nd Place Feature Writing (Region 21-22)
- 1st Place Headline Writing (Region 21-22)
- 6th Place Copy Editing (Region 21-22)
- 1st Place Feature Writing (District 21-22)
- 6th Place Feature Writing (State 21-22)
