An Lantawan, the official publication of Leyte Normal University students, saw success as sits staffers won major awards and bagged the “Best Newsletter” recognition at the Regional Tertiary Schools Press Conference or RTSPC held at the Leyte park Hotel last December 8-10, 2005.

The An Lantawan newsletter bested other outputs of the different colleges and universities in the region as it was adjudged “Best Newsletter” of the year.

Staff writer Catheryn Tadios won 1 st place for Sports Writing, English category; Cesar Corpin grabbed 1 st place for Investigative reporting (Filipino). Jeffrey Engracial, the Publication’s Photojournalist, won 2 nd place for Photojournalism and Layouting, English category; Associate Editor, Melanie Bingo arrived at rd place for Editorial Writing (English), 5 th place fro News Writing (English) and 5 th place for Investigative reporting (English). Ralyn Silva was crowned Miss RTSPC, 1 st runner-up with the Best in talent award.

“I was proud of the An Lantawan,” Mrs. Myrna L. Macalinao, SPO Adviser, said when asked about her assessment on the performance of the staffers during the press conference.