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The Empire State Scholastic Press Association (ESSPA) recently recognized the 2024 edition of the Morgan Road Middle yearbook, The Centralis, with four awards:

• Best Overall Yearbook - Bronze Award
• Honorable Mention - Cover Design
• Honorable Mention - Overall Layout
• Award for Originality

The 2023-24 yearbook was advised by English teacher Bridget Colabello. Last year's MRM yearbook staff included Alya Bergovic, Kaidence Cole, Addy Drake, Addy Gaudet, Bridget Hallenbeck, Leah Jackstadt, Zoe LaPlante, Lylia Mapes, Dom Melfi, Ethan Mochinal, Jamie Sheridan, Natalie Thompson and Adriana Wallace.

Since its founding, ESSPA has supported and inspired journalists from across New York State. The program includes an annual contest and conference for students and their advisers. The awards, announced by Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, recognize excellent scholastic journalism from student journalists across New York State.