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

11/28/2017

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.

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Summer 2017 Publication Critique Results Announced

11/26/2017

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Pennsylvania School Press Association has announced full results of the summer 2017 publication critiques.

A publication critique is an evaluation of a publication's quality based upon a rubric. PSPA invites experts from across the country to complete critiques for member schools each summer, and advisers receive detailed notes and ratings based on the critique rubric. Member schools submit yearbook, literary magazine, and newspaper publications for critique consideration by June 30 each year.

In addition to receiving feedback from experts, submitted publications automatically become part of a statewide contest. All publications earning an overall gold award are sent on to a new judge. PSPA awards the Clyde F. Lytle All-State Keystone Award to one publication in each gold category annually. The results of the Keystone Awards will be announced at the spring Student Journalism Competition at Penn State University on Tuesday, March 27.

Congratulations to the following publications for their 2017 critique rankings.

YEARBOOK

GOLDS:

Pottsville Area High School (Hi-S Potts)
North Allegheny Senior High School (Safari)
Northeastern High School (Daedalus)
Eastern Lebanon County High School (Sigma)
Fleetwood Area High School (Tiger Tale)

SILVER:

Kiski Area High School (Campus)
Conestoga Valley High School (Pioneer)
Kiski Area Intermediate School (Transition)
Milton Hershey School (Acropolis)
Owen J. Roberts High School(Ledger)
Central York High School (Panther)
Malvern Preparatory School (Malvernian)
Big Spring High School (Waterwheel)

LITERARY MAGAZINE

GOLDS:

Penncrest HS (Gryphon)
Merion Mercy Academy (Image Explosion)
Emmaus High School (Collage)
North Allegheny High School (Variations)

SILVER:

Fleetwood Area High School (Artifact)
MMI Prep (Angst)

BRONZE:

Bensalem High School (Creativity on Paper)
Gettysburg High School (Interrobang)

NEWSPAPER

GOLDS:

Conestoga High School (The Spoke)
Emmaus High School (The Stinger)
Phoenixville Area High School (The Purple Press)
Souderton Area High School (The Arrowhead)
Pottsville Area High School (The Castle)
Southern Lehigh High School (Spotlight)
Malvern Preparatory School (The Friar’s Lantern)

SILVER:

Catasauqua High School (The Brown and White)
Pleasant Valley High School (Bear Facts)
Montoursville Area High School (The Arrowhead)
Avonworth High School (Avonews)
Palmerton Area High School (Avenger)

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2017 Student Journalism Competition Results: Penn State Behrend, October 20

11/13/2017

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Congratulations to the following State Finalists for the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s 2017-18 State Journalism Contest held at Penn State Behrend on October 20. 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 - Bailey Kozalla, Saegertown High School
Feature Writing - Hillary Twiford, Saegertown High School
Sports Story Writing - Haley Carter, General McLane High School
Editorial Cartoon - Paula Stachuletz, Saegertown High School
Editorial Writing - Samantha Mannion, McDowell High School
Carry-In-Photos - Hannah Myers, Saegertown High School

LITERARY MAGAZINE
Literary Magazine Poetry - Katie Conrad, McDowell High School

BROADCAST
Broadcast Writing - Erik Murphy, Saegertown High School

YEARBOOK
Carry-In Photos - Alexandra Law, McDowell High School

To qualify for the State Finals, students had to place first (or tie 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.

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2017 Student Journalism Competition Results: Penn State Altoona, October 27

11/3/2017

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Congratulations to the following State Finalists for the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s 2017-18 State Journalism Contest held at Penn State Altoona on October 27. 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 - Alexa Melius, Tussey Mountain High School
Feature Writing - Madison Collins, Bellefonte Area High School
Sports Story Writing - Joey Morrison, Bellefonte Area High School
Editorial Writing - Isabelle Snyder, State College High School

LITERARY MAGAZINE
Literary Magazine Poetry - Autumn Hoover, Tussey Mountain High School

BROADCAST
Broadcast Writing - Eddie Fitzgerald, Bellefonte Area High School

YEARBOOK
Caption Writing - Samantha Seace, Tussey Mountain High School
Story Writing - Abigail Neff, Tussey Mountain High School
Sports Story Writing - Zachary Martin - State College High School
Spread Design - Helena Haynes, State College High School
Carry-In Photos - Auden Yurman, State College High School

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

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