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2018 SJC Results from Penn State Behrend announced

10/31/2018

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For local high school journalists, the quest to become a state champion commenced once again when the Pennsylvania School Press Association opened its fifth annual regional Student Journalism Contests (SJCs). On October 19, 111 journalism students and advisers from northwest
Pennsylvania traveled to Penn State Behrend for a morning of learning and competition.


At each of the annual regional SJCs through Pennsylvania, experienced judges evaluate students’ journalistic work produced for on-site and carry-in contests in newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine, and broadcast categories. PSPA invites finalists in each category to attend the state finals at Penn State’s University Park campus on March 27, 2019.

Each SJC also involves educational workshops for student participants. In the opening session of the Penn State Behrend event, PSU Behrend Lecturer Karrie Bowen interviewed three students from Saegertown High School who obtained press passes to cover President Donald Trump’s October 10 rally in Erie, Pa. Students and teachers also attended other educational sessions during throughout the morning.

“We had nearly one-third more competitors than last year, making for a very intense competition,” contest organizer and PSPA Board Member Dr. Jane Blystone said. “Penn State Behrend has been very welcoming to our competition, providing top-level speakers and judges as well as a beautiful space for our regional competition for the past four years.”

PSPA congratulates the 16 finalists listed below who will move forward to the state competition at Penn State University Park in March.
  • Broadcast Carry-In News Package – Kira Smith, McDowell High School
  • Broadcast Carry-In Feature Package – Sami Deufel, McDowell High School
  • Broadcast Writing – Sheena Byham, Saegertown High School
  • News Writing -  Natalie Sebunia, McDowell High School
  • Feature Writing – Hannah Keil, Ft. LeBoeuf High School
  • Sports Writing – Taylor Munce, Saegertown High School
  • Editorial Cartoon – Morgan Radwick, Saegertown High School
  • Editorial Writing – Dana Scharrer, General McLane High School
  • Newspaper Carry-In Photography – Isabelle Southard, McDowell High School
  • Literary Magazine Poetry (Tie) –  Alyssa Baker, McDowell High School; Amanda Crowl, Saegertown High School
  • Yearbook Caption Writing – Sarah Wakley, North East High School
  • Yearbook Copy Writing – Dayna Woodruff, Saegertown High School
  • Yearbook Sports Writing – Ali Smith, North East High School
  • Yearbook Spread Design – Lauren Haylett, Saegertown High School
  • Yearbook Carry-in Photos – Alexandra Law, McDowell High School


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PSPA Members receive CSPA Gold Circle Awards, Crown Finalist recognition

10/23/2018

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Student journalists from PSPA member publications at Conestoga High School, The Haverford School, Kiski Area High School, and State College Area High School were recently recognized as winners in Columbia Scholastic Press Association's 35th Gold Circle Awards program.

According to CSPA's website, these categories attracted 4,979 yearbook and digital media entries and 6514 print news and magazines. Judges cited a total of 655 winners for yearbook and digital media and 720 for print newspaper and magazine for either first, second, or third place, or for merit certificates.

MAGAZINES

Merit Certificate, Essays
Michael Schlarbaum, “Father and Son,” Pegasus, The Haverford School, Haverford, PA.

Merit Certificate, Non-Fiction Article
Mark Gregory, “Silenced by America,” Pegasus, The Haverford School, Haverford, PA

Merit Certificate, Photography Portfolio of Work
Intel Chen, Pegasus, The Haverford School, Haverford, PA

NEWSPAPERS

Third Place, General Feature
Claire Guo , “Conestoga Parent Treks to Medical Frontier, Wins International Competition,” The Spoke, Conestoga High School, Berwyn, PA

Merit Certificate, News Writing
Betty Ben Dor and Audrey Kim, “Contract Standstill: Board and Teachers Enter Fact-Finding,” The Spoke, Conestoga High School, Berwyn, PA

Merit Certificate, Editorial Writing
Staff, “The Walkout That Wasn't,” The Spoke, Conestoga High School, Berwyn, PA

Merit Certificate, First Person Experience
Dan Malloy, “Too Hot to Handle,” The Friar's Lantern, Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern, PA

Merit Certificate, Sports News
Sam Turner, “Brady's Boys Prepare to Take on EA,” The Index, The Haverford School, Haverford, PA

YEARBOOKS

Third Place, Photo Portfolio
Hallie Zidek, Campus, Kiski Area High School, Leechburg, PA

Merit Certificate, Feature Writing: Student Life
Sierra Hockenbury and Grace Roeshot, “Women March for Change,” Little Lion, State College Area High School, State College, PA

Merit Certificate, Sports Reporting
Kylie George, “Stretch It Out,” Campus, Kiski Area High School, Leechburg, PA

Merit Certificate, Sports Feature Writing
Taylor Craver, “Band of Brothers,” Campus, Kiski Area High School, Leechburg, PA

Merit Certificate, Alternative Story Form
Caycee Ohi, “Social Media,” Little Lion, State College Area High School, State College, PA

Merit Certificate, Cover Design
Hanna Yu, Little Lion, State College Area High School, State College, PA

Merit Certificate, Photo Portfolio
Olivia Shirley, Campus, Kiski Area High School, Leechburg, PA

Merit Certificate, Index
Hannah Oleynik and Hanna Yu, Little Lion, State College Area High School, State College, PA

Merit Certificate, Organization or Greeks Spread, One Spread
Angela Koontz and Hallie Zidek, “Our Water Color World,” Campus, Kiski Area High School, Leechburg, PA

DIGITAL MEDIA

First Place, News Feature
Dan Malloy, “Science Department Shifts to Integrated Learning,” The Friar’s Lantern, Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern, PA

First Place, Personal Opinion, Off-Campus Issues
Tommy Pero, “Elections are Like a Fourth Grade Band,” The Friar’s Lantern, Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern, PA

Merit Certificate, Informational Graphics
Staff, “FreshSurvey 2017,” The Friar’s Lantern, Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern, PA
CSPA 2018 Gold Circle Awards, Complete List

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Several PSPA member publications were recently recognized as News Crown Finalists in Columbia Scholastic Press Association's 2019 Crown Awards.

According to CSPA's website, the Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on excellence as evidenced by design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. A total of 1,172 publications were eligible for judging; 34 print newspapers and 60 hybrid newspapers were chosen as Finalists.

These entries were produced during the 2017-2018 academic year. Publications will be awarded Gold or Silver Crown Awards at CSPA's spring convention awards ceremony in March 2019.

HYBRID NEWS

The Friar's Lantern
Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern, PA

PRINT NEWS

The Arrowhead

Souderton Area High School, Souderton, PA

The Spoke
Conestoga High School, Berwyn, PA
CSPA 2019 Crown Awards, Complete List
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2018 SJC Results from Indiana University of Pennsylvania announced

10/21/2018

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Credit: P. Fantaski
For local high school journalists, the quest to become a State Champion commenced once again when the Pennsylvania School Press Association opened up its Fifth Annual State Journalism Contests. On October 19, 24 students from southwest Pennsylvania traveled to Indiana University in the hopes of advancing to the State Finals held at Penn State Main Campus on March 27, 2019.

​PSPA President Paul Fantaski expressed his appreciation for several aspects about the event.


“It just amazes me how institutions like IUP and the Indiana Gazette truly advocate and super-support journalism in Pennsylvania schools. On behalf of PSPA, I simply must thank Hastie Kinter and Eric Eberling from the Indiana Gazette, as well as Stan Mukasa and Michele Papakie from Indiana University of Pennsylvania for their willingness to host a SJC Regional on October 19. Most importantly, 12 student journalists from outstanding southwestern PA schools will advance to the State Championships.”

Contests involved literary design, photography, copywriting, sports-writing, editorial cartoon, broadcast media, and poetry talents. Only the top-scoring competitor in each Regional contest category qualified to attend the State Finals.

PSPA proudly announces the following students as 2018-19 State Finalists:
  • Cassie Shoupe - Yearbook Caption Writing - Kiski Area HS
  • Celia Chickerella - Yearbook Sports Writing - Kiski Area HS
  • Kelly Hollinger - Yearbook Spread Design - Kiski Area HS
  • Emily McWilliams - Yearbook Spread Design - Kiski Area HS
  • Debra Spaid - Newspaper News Writing - Purchase Line Area HS
  • Hannah Steele - Newspaper Feature Story - Indiana Area HS
  • Brice Hockoluck - Editorial Cartoon - Kiski Area HS
  • India Krug - Editorial Writing - Indiana Area HS
  • Heath Boylstein - Literary Magazine Poetry - Kiski Area HS
  • Kierra Schreffler - Literary Magazine Stand-Alone Artwork - Kiski Area HS
  • Libby Scutt - Yearbook Photography - Kiski Area HS
  • Martina Webb - Yearbook Photography - Kiski Area HS
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