Students showcased their experiences at the Fall Conference on Oct. 27, 2026, through the On-the-Spot Social Media Contest. Certificates and swag will be mailed to advisers. The winners are:

1st: Pitchfork, Marietta High School, Instagram Feed

Judges’ comments: “This post is the most visually engaging and aligns most closely with the guidelines because it incorporates relevant images and media to enhance the content.”

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A post shared by Marietta High School Newspaper (@mhspitchfork)

2nd: Social Media Club, New Manchester High School, Instagram Reel

Judges’ comments: “The video has great pacing, fits the content well, and features cute captions. It captures the students’ experiences while giving viewers a glimpse of an activity they could participate in themselves in the future.”

3rd, The Crown, The King’s Academy, Instagram Reel
Judges’ comments: “This post taps into current trends and has the potential to gain traction on platforms like TikTok. It also helps increase GSPA’s visibility and attract more attention to the organization. Plus, they have cute T-shirts!”

Honorable Mention: Social Media Club, New Manchester High School, Instagram Reel
Judges’ comments: “This video effectively showcases the event while incorporating a trending dance to keep viewers engaged. The quick cuts between clips of students dancing maintain the energy and make the video entertaining to watch.”