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, nearly 50 students from southwest Pennsylvania traveled to Point Park 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 Point Park University truly advocate and super-support journalism in Pennsylvania schools. On behalf of PSPA, I simply must thank Helen Fallon, Nan Knapp, Thomas Baggerman and all of Point Park for their willingness to host a SJC Regional this fall. Most importantly, 20 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 2016-17 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 November 4, nearly 50 students from southwest Pennsylvania traveled to Point Park 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 Point Park University truly advocate and super-support journalism in Pennsylvania schools. On behalf of PSPA, I simply must thank Helen Fallon, Nan Knapp, Thomas Baggerman and all of Point Park for their willingness to host a SJC Regional this fall. Most importantly, 20 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 2016-17 State Finalists:
- Elizabeth Debich - Yearbook Caption Writing - Kiski Area HS
- Angela Koontz - Yearbook Copywriting - Kiski Area HS
- Taylor Craven - Yearbook Sports Writing - Kiski Area HS
- Joey Pail - Yearbook Spread Design - Freedom HS
- Kayla Eaton - Yearbook Spread Design - Freedom HS
- Amanda Haught - Yearbook Spread Design - Kiski Area HS
- Hannah Shumsky - Newspaper News Story - Freedom HS
- Julia Maruca - Newspaper News Story - North Allegheny HS
- Abby Riggio - Newspaper Feature Story - Blackhawk HS
- J.J. Igims - Newspaper Sports Story - Avonworth HS
- Sophie Adams - Editorial Cartoon - Franklin Regional HS
- Kayley Bayne - Editorial Writing - Franklin Regional HS
- Riley Smith - Literary Magazine Poetry - North Allegheny HS
- Daniel Compton - Broadcast Writing - North Allegheny HS
- Hallie Zidek - Yearbook Feature Photos - Kiski Area HS
- Jessica Palakovich - Yearbook Sports Photos - Freedom HS
- Camille Pelka - Newspaper Feature Photos - Blackhawk HS
- Morgan Stewart - Newspaper Sports Photos - Freedom HS
- Cameron Stull - Broadcast News Package - Franklin Regional HS
- Nicolas DeSarno - Broadcast Feature Package - Franklin Regional 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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