Final details for the 2024 PSPA Student Journalism Contest finals were delivered to all advisers of qualifying students on Monday, March 18. Please click the image below to access the itinerary for Wednesday, April 3, an important adviser to-do list, all contest details and rubrics, and more.
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Pennsylvania School Press Association has chosen Denise Reaman of Emmaus High School as the 2020 state Journalism Teacher of the Year.
Reaman advises The Stinger student newspaper, where she teaches four levels of journalism as well as ninth-grade English. Since 2009, she has coached a staff of more than 30 editors and writers involved with this award-winning print and online publication. Reaman’s students regularly attend PSPA regional events and National High School Journalism Conventions (NHSJC). At the fall 2019 NHSJC, Stinger staff members ranked among the top 10 in the nation for story of the year, feature writing, and editorial cartooning. Reaman is recognized as a Certified Journalism Educator by the Journalism Education Association. She previously taught and advised journalism at Freedom High School in Bethlehem, PA. Prior to her teaching career, she worked as a news and feature reporter for The Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, PA. Her background as a professional journalist affords her the opportunity to share experiences with sound news judgment and reporting in the classroom for best practices. “Ms. Reaman has inspired me and a number of other students to pursue careers in journalism,” former Stinger editor-in-chief Andrea Klick wrote. “Her immense guidance over the years and commitment to The Stinger has helped me grow as a person and find my passion for journalism.” Reaman’s own passion for her subject area inspires her colleagues at Emmaus High School. “Rarely have I seen an educator so dedicated to the success of her students,” wrote English department chair Diane DiDona. “Generous with her time and expertise, she provides a platform for students to excel and supports them as they learn and grow. She is a person who makes a difference in students’ lives, day after day, year after year, and long after students have departed from Emmaus High School. For many of Reaman’s students, her excellence in teaching extends beyond the English and journalism curriculum, inspiring them to greater courage and confidence. “The journalism classroom, room 559, was an outlet for creativity; a place to be oneself — and I quickly acclimated to its loving environment,” former Stinger editor-in-chief Rachel McQuiston wrote. “Because of Ms. Reaman’s drive and motivation, we all felt inspired to produce our best work every time. I feel blessed to have learned from such a strong, confident leader.” Pennsylvania School Press Association originated in 1925 and stands as one of the oldest scholastic journalistic organizations in the country. The organization supports K-12 student journalism statewide through journalism competitions, summer critiques, awards and recognition, mentorship for advisers, and other resources. To nominate advisers for the 2020-2021 PSPA Journalism Teacher of the Year, visit the PSPA website to submit applications for any active member of the organization by July 31, 2020. Nominations can be submitted by any teacher, administrator, student, or media professional. ### For more information about Pennsylvania School Press Association, visit www.paschoolpress.org or contact Paul Fantaski at pfantaski@gmail.com. In January 2019, Sen. Andy Dinniman (D, 19th District) agreed to draft and sponsor what has since become Senate Bill 806, the “Free School Media Act,” making Pennsylvania one of 10 states with pending New Voices legislation. Fourteen states have already passed similar legislation, protecting the rights of student journalists and their advisers.
The bill is currently being discussed in the Senate Education Committee, on which Dinniman serves as Minority Chair. In January 2020, Rep. Melissa Shusterman (D, Chester/Montgomery) has agreed in principle to draft and sponsor New Voices legislation in the House of Representatives. For the bill to become law, it must be taken up by and make it out of committees and pass floor votes in both houses of Congress before it would be sent to the governor’s desk. PSPA has endorsed this bill, and we are excited to see its progress. Although progress is being made, we need your help, student journalists and advisers! A few ways to help:
PSPA looks forward to welcoming 125+ regional qualifiers and their advisers to Penn State University on March 25, 2020 for this year's state Student Journalism Competition finals.
The information below is designed to help you prepare for the day. All contest rubrics and the specific schedule that details this year's presenters will be released no later than March 1. DOWNLOAD THIS INFORMATION FOR PRINTING Many more photos to come! Pennsylvania School Press Association's 2019 Student Journalism Competition Finals took place on Wednesday, March 27 at Penn State University's main campus. Students who previously qualified at regional events participated in a press conference about operations at the Penn State Creamery with Professor and Food Service Department Head Dr. Robert Roberts and Creamery Director of Sales and Marketing Mr. James Brown. Students then competed in writing, design, photography, and video categories based on the themes of the conference. The afternoon featured a panel on progress towards New Voices legislation in Pennsylvania with Penn State Bellisario School of Communications Professor Cindy Simmons, Student Press Law Center Director of Engagement Diana Mitsu-Klos, Freedom Area High School journalism adviser Aaron Fitzpatrick, Conestoga High School adviser Cyndi Hyatt, and student journalists from the staffs of the FHS Press and the Conestoga Spoke— Claudia Huggins, Cole Skuse, Justin Huang, Avery Maslowsky, and Audrey Kim Congratulations to the following students for winning their categories at the 2019 Student Journalism Competitions. Results in the photography and video categories will be announced after the submission date. 1Y | Yearbook Caption Writing | Jeff Hudak | Northeastern HS 2Y | Yearbook Copywriting | Cole Skuse | Freedom Area HS 3Y | Yearbook Sports | Celia Chickerella | Kiski Area HS 4Y | Yearbook Spread Design | Abby Tabachini | Northeastern HS 5N | News Story Writing | Claudia Huggins | Freedom Area HS 6N | News Feature Writing | Maddi Collins | Bellefonte Area HS 7N | Newspaper Sports Writing | Jake Wiener | Parkland HS 8E | Editorial Cartoon | Kaylee Ruiz | Emmaus HS 9E | Editorial Writing | Ronald Rohlsen | Emmaus HS 10L | Literary Magazine Poetry | Peyton Dempsey | North Allegheny HS 11L | Literary Magazine Artwork | Kierra Shreffler | Kiski Area HS 12B | Broadcast News Writing | Tory Abbott | Bellefonte Area HS ——- 13YP | Yearbook Photography | Regan Gross | Northeastern HS 14NP | News Photography | Isabelle Southard | McDowell HS 15V | Broadcast News Video | TBA PSPA is grateful to our hosts at Penn State University for the organizational and on-site support, especially to Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Dean Marie Hardin, Assistant Dean Jamey Perry, Assistant Teaching Professor John Beale, and Manager of Recruitment Emily Clevenger.
Once again, PSPA offered summer critiques to print newspapers in 2018. Participants were scored on essential content, photography, design, coverage, writing, and editing. All participating publications received a detailed critique from judges with commendations and suggested areas for improvement.
Congratulations to the following publications for their 2018 rankings: GOLD The Arrowhead, Souderton High School, Souderton The Friar’s Lantern, Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern The Index, The Haverford School, Haverford The Spoke, Conestoga High School, Berwyn The Spotlight, Southern Lehigh High School, Center Valley The Voice, Perkiomen Valley High School, Collegeville SILVER The Arrowhead, Montoursville Area High School, Montoursville The Brown and White, Catasauqua High School, Catasauqua The Falcon Flash, Lower Dauphin High School, Hummelstown The Panther Press, Saegertown High School, Saegertown The Purple Press, Phoenixville Area High School, Phoenixville The Stinger, Emmaus High School, Emmaus BRONZE The Avonews, Avonworth High School, Pittsburgh The Avenger, Palmerton Area High School, Palmerton PSPA critiques are completed by experts from across the country. Member publications interested in receiving a critique must submit a completed form along with the publication submission. In addition to receiving feedback from experts, submitted publications automatically become part of a statewide contest. In the first level of scoring, publications receive a scorebook with a bronze mark, silver mark, or gold mark. All publications earning an overall gold will be sent on to a new judge where publications compete against other gold award publications to determine which publications will receive the coveted annual Clyde F. Lytle All-State Keystone Award. Learn more about how to submit your publication for a critique here. Several Pennsylvania publications were recognized at the annual fall National High School Journalism Convention in Chicago, IL, Nov. 1-4. Congratulations to participants listed below, and to all of our student journalists and advisers who participated in the national convention.
NSPA Pacemaker, Individual Awards, Best in Show [Full list of results] Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist The Spoke, Conestoga High School 4th Place, Best in Show — Newspaper Broadsheet The Spoke, Conestoga High School 5th Place, Social Media Promotion The Friar's Lantern, Malvern Preparatory School Honorable Mention, Newspaper Front Page Design Chase Bennett, Malvern Preparatory School Write-Off Results [Full list of results] Superior, Review Writing Rylan Bassett, Emmaus HS Superior, Broadcast Anchor Avery Maslowsky, Conestoga HS Excellent, Photography Portfolio Arianna Werner, Emmaus HS Honorable Mention, Newswriting Maddie Lamonica, Conestoga HS Tabitha Nowack, Emmaus HS Honorable Mention, Editorial Writing Brooke Deasy, Conestoga HS Erica Love, Emmaus HS Honorable Mention, Feature Writing Clare Guo, Conestoga HS Honorable Mention, Feature Photography Olivia Thompson, Conestoga HS 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 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 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:
Congratulations to PSPA Board Member and Jostens rockstar Rick Brooks who was announced as one of the five 2018 National Scholastic Press Association Pioneer Award Winners!
Rick was nominated by longtime Pennsylvania adviser Kathleen Zwiebel, who noted that Brooks mentors because he enjoys helping students succeed. “On our state level, Rick has spoken at conventions, served as a judge and helped to develop the Pennsylvania School Press Association yearbook contest guidelines," Zwiebel wrote. "He has been an active participant that PSPA elected him as a member of the executive board. This is a tribute to his talent and to the fact that Rick is interested in helping all scholastic journalists, not just those at schools affiliated with his company.” Rick will be recognized at the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association Advisers Awards Luncheon at the fall convention in Chicago. Read more and meet the other recipients in the NSPA Press Release. |
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