LT Radio Student Wins National Award For Jake Elliott Feature

LA GRANGE, IL – A Lyons Township High School radio student won the top prize in a category at a recent national broadcasting contest. Lars Lonnroth, of La Grange, was awarded first place in the country for his news feature titled "Jake Elliott Returns Home" in the spot news coverage category at the Intercollegiate Broadcast System Conference in New York City.

The award-winning WLTL newscast, which can be heard here, focused on Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott. Elliott grew up in Western Springs and played at LT before winning the Super Bowl with the Eagles.

“As a senior, it’s nice to receive affirmation from organizations that see the value in LT’s media programs," Lonnroth said. "You work really hard all four years, and it’s rewarding to see it all come together.”

This is not the first time Lonnroth has taken a national title for his journalism prowess, having earned four national awards at the National School Press Association convention earlier this fall.

After graduating, Lonnroth plans to study journalism – both broadcast and print. Mercer College, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champiagn and University of Missouri are among his top school choices.