Catherine Tenn Wins 2026 Brodsky Prize for Excellence in Student Journalism
Manchester Central Senior Wins 2026 Brodsky Prize For Student Journalism

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Catherine Tenn, a senior at Manchester Central High School, won the 2026 Brodsky Prize for Excellence in Student Journalism, receiving a $5,000 award. Second place went to Noel Beauchaine from Stevens High School, and Jahrie Houle from Oyster River High School placed third.
- 01Catherine Tenn is the editor-in-chief of Central High School's Little Green newspaper.
- 02Noel Beauchaine received second place and $1,500 for her community television program, 'Cardinal Perspectives.'
- 03Jahrie Houle placed third, earning $1,000 for his contributions to the Mouth of River newspaper.
- 04The Brodsky Prize has awarded over $76,000 to high school journalists since its inception in 2018.
- 05Judges included Howard Brodsky and others, recognizing the importance of innovation in student journalism.
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Catherine Tenn, a senior at Manchester Central High School, has been awarded the 2026 Brodsky Prize for Excellence in Student Journalism, receiving a $5,000 prize. The announcement was made by the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, which organizes the contest to recognize outstanding journalism among New Hampshire high school students. Tenn's portfolio and her insightful essays on the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism impressed the judges. Second place was awarded to Noel Beauchaine from Stevens High School, who received $1,500 for her initiative in creating 'Cardinal Perspectives,' a current events program aired on community television. Jahrie Houle from Oyster River High School secured third place and $1,000 for his work with the school's Mouth of River newspaper. Since its establishment in 2018, the Brodsky Prize has distributed over $76,000 to support young journalists. The prize was co-founded by Howard Brodsky and his late son Jeffrey, who was also involved in student journalism.
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The Brodsky Prize encourages high school students in New Hampshire to pursue journalism and develop their skills, fostering a new generation of journalists.
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