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:
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.
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:
- 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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