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DNC Day 1 Gallery: Democrats kick off convention, honor Biden

Olin Nafziger
August 20, 2024
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Olin Nafziger
The Democratic National Convention will hold primetime programming at the United Center through Thursday night, Aug. 22.

The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday, Aug. 19, with messages of unity and hope. The night celebrated President Joe Biden’s service to the country and the passing of the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. Mr. Biden delivered the keynote speech after a night of speeches from elected officials such as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and nonpoliticans such as basketball coach Steve Kerr and actor Tony Goldwyn.

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About the Contributor
Olin Nafziger
Olin Nafziger, Photo Editor-in-Chief
Olin Nafziger is a beginning photojournalist and a member of the Class of 2025. His favorite part of photojournalism is taking pictures of school activities and sports, and his favorite sport to photograph is golf. Outside of class, Olin enjoys biking, watching TV and participating in various school clubs. Awards:

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Nathan Li, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, Bryce Light) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Olin Nafziger, Jaya Alenghat, Chloë Alexander, Mia Lipson) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Portfolio of the Year: Photojournalist of the Year — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)

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2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, photo gallery or slideshow (with Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Alex Diamond, Bryce Light, Eli Raikhel), U-High celebrates community spirit in annual Homecoming assembly

2023 Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Contest, sports reaction, third place 2023 Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Contest, still life, honorable mention