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Journalism students paced Elon in a prestigious national contest often called the "Pulitzers of college journalism," which is open to students from 100 accredited schools.

Here's a look at where some of the 2016 School of Communications graduates are headed following Commencement.

The School of Communications notches four national wins and two national finalist nods in Mark of Excellence competition.

Junior journalism major Tommy Hamzik was recognized for his story chronicling the death of an Elon football player and subsequent reaction from the campus and community.

Al Drago '15 was honored with four regional wins in photography categories.

The College Media Association honored the student news organization with an Apple Award, and a School of Communications staff member and alumnus offered presentations at the convention.

Winners will know if their work will enter the national contest in April.

Senior journalism major Gary Grumbach and Kate Murphy '15 were both honored in the same multimedia competition.

Senior journalism major Michael Bodley's story on Montana's medical marijuana debate earned Hearst award recognition.

Faculty and staff members presented sessions and ran a sponsorship table at an Orlando, Florida, convention that featured more than 6,100 attendees.