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Information for SJC State Finalists

2/14/2018

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With a little over a month until the PSPA State Journalism Contest Finals, here’s some useful information for advisers and students who will be traveling to the finals at Penn State University on March 27.

Advisers may bring three additional students to the event who will not compete, in addition to students who have qualified for the finals.

DO THIS NOW: All advisers and student attendees must complete registration for a ‘Welcome to Penn State ID Card.’
  • Use this link.  
  • Here’s more instructions to complete the process.
  • Please contact pfantaski@gmail.com if you need help.​

NEXT: Please review general and contest-specific information about the SCJ finals at this link.

SCHEDULE:
  • March 27 - PSU HUB - Registration from 9:30-10:00
  • Welcome and Opening - 10:10-10:30
  • Press Conference: Miss Pennsylvania, Katie Schreckengast — 10:40-11:20
  • Competitions - 11:30-12:20
  • Lunch on own - 12:20-2:15
  • Featured Speaker - 2:15-2:45 - TBA
  • Featured Speaker - 2:45-3:15 - Kevin Cirilli, Bloomberg News (via Skype)
  • Awards - 3:15-3:45

Student participants in all contests that are based on the press conference (see contest information here) will produce journalistic content based on Katie Schreckengast’s press conference. Students are encouraged to do some research in preparation, take notes, and ask questions when provided with an opportunity.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:
Hub Dining Options
Printable Map

PHOTOGRAPH AND VIDEO RELEASE FORM:
In order to be featured on the PSPA website, we ask that you have students and parents complete this release form BEFORE traveling to the finals competition. Please deliver your completed forms to the registration desk when you arrive on March 27.

Any questions? Please contact pfantaski@gmail.com if you need help.​ We look forward to seeing our qualifiers in State College on March 27!

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PSPA recognizes 2018 Keystone All-State Awards

2/13/2018

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The Pennsylvania Scholastic Press Association is proud to announce the 2018 publication winners of the Clyde F. Lytle Keystone All-State Awards.

The path to these annual awards begins with a summer critique submission, open to all PSPA member schools. In addition to receiving feedback from experts in journalism education, submitted publications automatically become part of a statewide contest. All publications earning overall “gold” recognition during the critiques are sent on to a new judge, where these are evaluated alongside other gold-ranked publications to determine the Keystone All-State Awardees.

Congratulations to the 2018 Awardees who will be recognized at the PSPA Statewide Scholastic Journalism Competition at Penn State University on March 27:

Yearbook:
  • Daedalus, Northeastern High School
  • Safari, North Allegheny Senior High School​

Newspaper
  • The Castle, Pottsville Area High School​

Literary Magazine
  • Variations, North Allegheny Senior High School
  • Gryphon, Penncrest High School
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The Clyde F. Lytle Keystone All-State Award was named in 2012 for PSPA’s first president, Clyde F. Lytle, professor at The Keystone Normal School, now known as Kutztown University.  One of the buildings on the Kutztown campus is named for Dr. Lytle.  He became the first president of PSPA in December of 1925.  Besides being remembered for his work in education, he is known for his collection of inspirational verse, Leaves of Gold.
​

The Pennsylvania School Press Association originated in 1925 and stands as one of the oldest scholastic journalistic organizations in the country. PSPA recognizes and support student journalism programs in Pennsylvania through journalism competitions, summer critiques, awards and recognition, mentorship for advisers, and other resources.
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