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Video Highlights from the State Championships 

3/29/2017

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Video created by Will Yurman, Senior Lecturer, PSU College of Communications.
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PSPA State Photo Journalism Finalist Highlights

3/13/2017

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The highlights below represent work completed by just some of the students who have qualified for the PSPA State Finals.
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PRESS RELEASE: Penn State University Altoona SJC Results

12/6/2016

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PSPA State Journalism Contest Finalists Named

PENNSYLVANIA (special) – For local high school journalists, the quest to become a State Champion commenced once again when the Pennsylvania School Press Association opened up its Third Annual State Journalism Contests. On November 11, over 50 students from central Pennsylvania traveled to PSU Altoona in the hopes of advancing to the State Finals held at Penn State Main on March 29, 2017. PSPA President Paul Fantaski expressed his appreciation for several aspects about the event.

“It just amazes me how colleges like PSU Altoona truly advocate and super-support journalism in Pennsylvania schools. On behalf of PSPA, I simply must thank Dr. Robert C. Trumpbour and all of Penn State Altoona for their willingness to host a SJC Regional this fall. Most importantly, 14 student journalists from outstanding central 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 2016-17 State Finalists:

  • Katie Ache - Yearbook Caption Writing - State College HS
  • Hannah Oleynik - Yearbook Copywriting - State College HS
  • Hunter Horton - Yearbook Sports Writing - Tussey Mt. HS
  • Hanna Yu - Yearbook Spread Design - State College HS
  • Ben Kutay - Newspaper News Story - Montoursville Area HS
  • Maddi Collins - Newspaper Feature Story - Bellefonte Area HS
  • Joey Morrison - Newspaper Sports Story - Bellefonte Area HS
  • Abby English - Editorial Writing - State College HS
  • Wylyn McCullough - Literary Mag. Poetry - Bellefonte Area HS
  • Eddie Fitzgerald - Broadcast Writing - Bellefonte Area HS
  • Lydia Dick - YB Feature Photos - Tussey Mt. HS
  • Keally Haushalter - YB Sports Photos - State College HS
  • Auden Yurman - Newspaper Feature Photos - State College HS
  • Addie Orndorff - Broadcast Feature Package - State College HS

The Pennsylvania School Press Association originated in 1925 and stands as one of the oldest scholastic journalistic organizations in the country. The group presently is headquartered in Manchester, PA and welcomes all to apply for membership. For details, visit www.paschoolpress.org.

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PRESS RELEASE: Harrisburg Area Community College SJC Results

12/6/2016

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PSPA State Journalism Contest Finalists Named

PENNSYLVANIA (special) – For local high school journalists, the quest to become a State Champion commenced once again when the Pennsylvania School Press Association opened up its Third Annual State Journalism Contests. On October 11, nearly 40 students from central Pennsylvania traveled to Harrisburg Area Community College in the hopes of advancing to the State Finals held at Penn State Main on March 29, 2017. PSPA President Paul Fantaski expressed his appreciation for several aspects about the event.

“It just amazes me how colleges like Harrisburg Area Community truly advocate and super-support journalism in Pennsylvania schools. I’d like to offer a heartfelt thanks to GIANT, Weis Markets, and Brown's Orchards & Farm Market for donating tasty breakfast items for all who attended. Additionally, thanks to Jostens, Herff Jones, York Daily Record, Fox 43, and ABC27 News for aiding in the education of our competitors. Most importantly, 12 student journalists from outstanding central 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 2016-17 State Finalists:
  • Erica Shearer - Yearbook Caption Writing - Northeastern HS
  • Hannah Bowders - Yearbook Copywriting - Central York HS
  • Kate Moyer - Yearbook Sports Writing - Central York HS
  • Ashley Gallagher - Yearbook Spread Design - Central York HS
  • Lizabeth Miller - Newspaper Feature Writing - Central York HS
  • Mohtaz Mahmuda - Editorial Writing - Central York HS
  • Daniel Risser - Broadcast Writing - Central York HS
  • Sarah Cutshall - Yearbook News Photos - Northeastern HS
  • Kaylee Sheideigg - Yearbook Sports Photos - Central York HS
  • Nathan Holtzinger - Newspaper Sports Photos - Central York HS
  • Damon Faulkner - Broadcast News Package - Northeastern HS
  • Parkes Harman - Broadcast Feature Package - Northeastern HS

The Pennsylvania School Press Association originated in 1925 and stands as one of the oldest scholastic journalistic organizations in the country. The group presently is headquartered in Manchester, PA and welcomes all to apply for membership. For details, visit www.paschoolpress.org.

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PRESS RELEASE: Temple SJC Results

12/6/2016

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PSPA State Journalism Contest Finalists Named

PENNSYLVANIA (special) – For local high school journalists, the quest to become a State Champion commenced once again when the Pennsylvania School Press Association opened up its Third Annual State Journalism Contests. On November 1, nearly 40 students from southeast Pennsylvania traveled to Temple University in the hopes of advancing to the State Finals held at Penn State Main on March 29, 2017. PSPA President Paul Fantaski expressed his appreciation for several aspects about the event.


“It just amazes me how institutions like Temple University truly advocate and super-support journalism in Pennsylvania schools. On behalf of PSPA,
I must thank Patrick Gordon, Director of Journalism Carolyn Kitch, and all of Temple University for their willingness to host a SJC Regional this fall. Most importantly, 14 student journalists from outstanding southeastern 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 qualifies to attend the State Finals. PSPA proudly announces the following students as 2016-17 State Finalists:

  • Amanda Sarkisian - Yearbook Caption Writing - Conestoga HS
  • Dan King - Yearbook Copywriting - Malvern Preparatory School
  • Charlotte Tellefsen - Yearbook Sports Writing - Conestoga HS
  • Rachael Borelli - Newspaper News Story - Southern Lehigh HS
  • Kyle Leonard - Newspaper News Story - Malvern Preparatory School
  • Ethan Rowley - Newspaper Feature Story - Malvern Preparatory School
  • Townsend Colley - Newspaper Sports Story - Southern Lehigh HS
  • Lyvia Yan - Editorial Cartoon - Conestoga HS
  • Tyler Pizzico - Editorial Writing - Malvern Preparatory School
  • Ali Kochik - Literary Magazine Poetry - Red Lion Area Senior HS
  • Kyle Kennedy - Broadcast Writing - Conestoga HS
  • Meagan O'Rourke - Newspaper News Photos - Conestoga HS
  • Elizabeth Billman - Newspaper Sports Photos - Conestoga HS
  • Caitlin Roth - Newspaper Sports Photos - Southern Lehigh HS

The Pennsylvania School Press Association originated in 1925 and stands as one of the oldest scholastic journalistic organizations in the country. The group presently is headquartered in Manchester, PA and welcomes all to apply for membership. For details, visit
www.paschoolpress.org.


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PRESS RELEASE: Penn State University Behrend SJC Results

12/6/2016

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PSPA State Journalism Contests Finalists Named

PENNSYLVANIA (special) – For local high school journalists, the quest to become a State Champion commenced once again when the Pennsylvania School Press Association opened up its Third Annual State Journalism Contests. On October 21, 48 students from northwest Pennsylvania traveled to PSU Behrend in the hopes of advancing to the State Finals held at Penn State Main on March 29, 2017. PSPA President Paul Fantaski expressed his appreciation for several aspects about the event.

“It just amazes me how institutions like Penn State Behrend truly advocate and super-support journalism in Pennsylvania schools. Additionally, we are so grateful that Raychel Vendetti from JET 24 and FOX 66 and Kevin Flowers from the Erie Times News took time from their busy schedules to speak to all who attended. Most importantly, 15 student journalists from outstanding northwestern PA schools will advance to the State Championships.”

Contests involve literary design, photography, copywriting, sports-writing, editorial cartoon, broadcast media, and poetry talents. Only the top-scoring competitor in each Regional contest qualifies to attend the State Finals. PSPA proudly announces the following students as the 2016-17 Behrend State Finalists:
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  • Jeremiah Hassel - News Story Writing - Fort LeBoeuf High School
  • Bailey Kozalla - News Story Writing - Saegertown High School
  • Hannah Wyman - News Story Writing - General McClane High School
  • McKenah Bryson - News Feature Writing - General McClane High School
  • Cutter'b Pritchard - Newspaper Sports Writing - Saegertown High School
  • Sabrina McCain - Editorial Cartoon - General McClane High School
  • Scout VanCise - Editorial Writing - Saegertown High School
  • Katie Conrad - Literary Magazine Poetry Writing - McDowell High School
  • Ellie Lybarger - Literary Magazine Artwork - Saegertown High School
  • Hannah Nicholson - Broadcast Writing - Saegertown High School
  • Abigail Youngberg - YB Sports Photography - Fort LeBoeuf High School
  • Isabelle Southard - Newspaper Feature Photography - McDowell High School
  • Charles Oviatt - Newspaper Sports Photography - McDowell High School
  • Carl Biggie - Broadcast News Package - McDowell High School
  • Joshua Rohrbach - Broadcast Feature Package - McDowell High School

The Pennsylvania School Press Association originated in 1925 and stands as one of the oldest scholastic journalistic organizations in the country. The group presently is headquartered in Manchester, PA and welcomes all to apply for membership. For details, visit www.paschoolpress.org.
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PRESS RELEASE: Penn State University Berks SJC Results

12/6/2016

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PSPA State Journalism Contest Finalists Named

PENNSYLVANIA (special) – For local high school journalists, the quest to become a State Champion commenced once again when the Pennsylvania School Press Association opened up its Third Annual State Journalism Contests. On November 4, over 50 students from eastern Pennsylvania traveled to PSU Berks in the hopes of advancing to the State Finals held at Penn State Main on March 29, 2017. PSPA President Paul Fantaski expressed his appreciation for several aspects about the event.

“It just amazes me how institutions like PSU Berks truly advocate and super-support journalism in Pennsylvania schools. On behalf of PSPA, I simply must thank Keysha Whitaker and all of Berks for their willingness to host a SJC Regional this fall. Most importantly, 20 student journalists from outstanding eastern 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 2016-17 State Finalists:
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  • Chava Kornblatt - Yearbook Caption Writing - MMI Preparatory School
  • Rachel Scull - Yearbook Copywriting - Owen J. Roberts HS
  • Anuj Arora - Yearbook Sports Writing - Emmaus HS
  • Rachel McQuiston - Yearbook Spread Design - Emmaus HS
  • Isabella Wegner - Yearbook Spread Design - Emmaus HS
  • Bianca Contino - Newspaper News Story - Pleasant Valley HS
  • Lucas Maake - Newspaper News Story - Emmaus HS
  • Kamryn Scrivens - Newspaper Feature Story - Pleasant Valley HS
  • James Marler - Newspaper Sports Story - Emmaus HS
  • Angeline Stein - Editorial Cartoon - Emmaus HS
  • Steven Lipson - Editorial Writing - Parkland HS
  • Angelo Vasilopolous - Editorial Writing - Parkland HS
  • Josh Narrow - Literary Magazine Poetry - MMI Preparatory School
  • Danielle Pileggi - Literary Magazine Poetry - MMI Preparatory School
  • Julia Snyder - Literary Magazine Poetry - MMI Preparatory School
  • Haille Kern - Yearbook News Photos - Eastern Lebanon County HS
  • Hayley Tracewell - Yearbook Sports Photos - Owen J. Roberts HS
  • Hannah Tobinus - Yearbook Sports Photos - Owen J. Roberts HS
  • Rachel Reed - Newspaper Feature Photos - Emmaus HS
  • Dani Pluchinsky - Newspaper Sports Photos - Catasauqua HS

The Pennsylvania School Press Association originated in 1925 and stands as one of the oldest scholastic journalistic organizations in the country. The group presently is headquartered in Manchester, PA and welcomes all to apply for membership. For details, visit www.paschoolpress.org.

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Aaron Fitzpatrick - PSPA President

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