Every year, universities with an accredited journalism program may nominate two student entrants to compete in the William Randolph Hearst photojournalism news and feature competition. This year, Chris Day and I were entrants for the University of Florida.
I'm excited to announce that my colleague placed 10th and I placed 14th! I've been told by my professors that this is the highest placement in this category in UF's history.
Ruth Chase, 71, a Tallahassee landscapist, wears a Donald Trump mask to protest Donald Trump, Jr 's speech being delivered near the UF Plaza of Americas in Gainesville, Fla., on Oct. 10, 2019. (Photo by Emily Felts)
Two women watch the presidential election results on an outdoor TV screen at First Magnitude Brewery in Gainesville, Fla., on Tuesday night, Nov. 3, 2020. (Photo by Emily Felts)
John Smith, a retired construction and restaurant worker, gets his hair trimmed at the Reitz Union Barber Shop on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. Smith said he always goes to Von Brockington because the barber makes his morning better. (Photo by Emily Felts)
UF sophomore Leah Clapper (center) celebrates with teammates after receiving a perfect score on the beam routine at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla., on Feb. 22, 2020. (Photo by Emily Felts)
A surfer catches a wave in Atlantic Beach, Fla., on August 3, 2020. Tropical Storm Isaias moved past Jacksonville, leaving strong winds and choppy waves. (Photo by Emily Felts)
An actress combs her hair before performing in the play, "On Borrowed Time" at the High Springs Playhouse, in High Springs, Fla., on Feb. 9, 2020. (Photo by Emily Felts)
Trinity Thomas, a UF sophomore and Southeastern Conference Gymnast of the Year, performs her floor routine during a meet at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla., on Jan. 7, 2020. (Photo by Emily Felts)
Jessica Vaughn, 25, hula hoops in a crowd at Forbidden Kingdom, a music festival in Boca Raton, Fla., on Feb. 15, 2020. (Photo by Emily Felts)