Anthony Mootry, a sophomore at Southern Illinois University, won a $1,500 scholarship as one of five presenters offering opinions on civil discourse in media.
Mootry, a 2022 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is majoring in sports administration. The program focused on disinformation and media literacy. He chose to focus his presentation on the impact media stories can have on athletes.
He cited the mental health issues of gymnast Simone Biles and the negative…
