WKU Yearbook Finalist For National Pacemaker Award

February 19, 2008

Bowling Green, Ky. - The 2007 Talisman, Western Kentucky University’s yearbook, has been named a finalist for a national Pacemaker Award.

The Talisman is one of 15 finalists selected by the Associated Collegiate Press. Awards will be presented at the group’s annual convention Oct. 29-Nov. 2 in Kansas City.

Heather Mitchell, a graphic design graduate from Versailles, was editor of the 2007 Talisman. Nancy Heathman, a visual arts graduate from Jamestown, was design editor and David Degner, a photojournalism graduate from Augusta, Ga., was photo editor. Co-advisers for the 2007 Talisman were Bob Adams and Jackie Bretz. Fran Gardler was the photo adviser.

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association also has recognized the 2007 Talisman as Collegiate Crown finalist.

The award, either a Gold Crown or Silver Crown, will be presented March 16 at the College Media Convention in New York City.

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For information, contact Bob Adams at (270) 745-6278.