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
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
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
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