StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. 2024 marked the 20th anniversary of the competition and we invited middle and high school students to create a short documentary addressing the theme, “Looking Forward while Considering the Past.”
12th grade student Sarah Barnett from Royal Oak High School in Michigan won 2nd Prize for her documentary about voting, “Is Ranked Choice the Right Choice?” As a 2nd Prize winner, Sarah will receive $1,500 in prize money.
C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable and satellite television companies, who also support StudentCam. In Royal Oak, C-SPAN is available locally through Comcast.
“For two decades, StudentCam has served as a catalyst for inspiring young minds to think critically about issues that are important to them and we at Comcast are proud to be a part of that legacy,” said Craig D’Agostini, Comcast vice president, government & regulatory affairs. “We congratulate Sarah on this outstanding achievement in the 2024 competition.”
More Information:
- Press Release: Detroit-area Students Win Top Prizes in C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition (Google Doc)
- Article: ROHS senior is 2nd place winner in national C-SPAN video contest (Royal Oak Tribune)
StudentCam 2024 Second Prize High School Central: "Is Ranked Choice the Right Choice?"
Congratulatory Messages and Recognition
C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb and co-President Susan Swain present Sarah with a Certificate of Special Recognition
