2017 Student Journalism Competition Results: Point Park University, November 3

Congratulations to the following State Finalists for the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s 2017-18 State Journalism Contest held at Point Park University on November 3. Each student has earned the right to travel to University Park on March 27, 2018 to vie for the State Championship in his/her respective categories.

NEWSPAPER
News Story Writing - Nevan Schwab, Blackhawk High School & Rachel DeCesaris, Freedom Area High School (Tie)
​Feature Writing - Isabel Thompson, Avonworth High School
Sports Story Writing - Ben Pagani, Blackhawk High School
Editorial Writing - Ethan Woodfill, Avonworth High School
Carry-In-Photos - Kaycee Orwig, North Allegheny Senior High School

LITERARY MAGAZINE
Literary Magazine Poetry - Riley Smith, North Allegheny Senior High School

YEARBOOK
Caption Writing - Madeline Sulava, Kiski Area High School
Story Writing - Angela Koontz, Kiski Area High School
Sports Story Writing - Aubry Chickerella, Kiski Area High School
Spread Design - Kayla Eaton, Freedom Area High School
Carry-In Photos - Jessica Palakovich, Freedom Area High School

To qualify for the State Finals, students had to place first (or tied for first) in their respective competition categories. Additionally, each category requires a qualifying score to advance, as defined on the PSPA General Rules and Information Sheet.