Thanks to everyone who attended NSPA’s recent summer workshops in Minneapolis. Photojournalism workshop instructor Bradley Wilson has made a SoundSlides presentation of his students’ projects during the week available for viewing. Click here to see it.
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Avery Doninger’s blog posting was not libelous. Nor was it obscene, physically threatening to any individual or in any other way unlawful. It wasn’t even posted from on-campus. That’s why it’s a shock to many that a federal appeals court in May upheld the authority of school officials to punish her for the message. By Mike Hiestand of the Student Press Law Center.
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The National Scholastic Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press are pleased to announce the hiring of Kathryn Huting as its contest and critique coordinator. Huting brings detailed knowledge of student media to this position as well as experience working in college media. Her organization, dedication and work ethic will be a strong addition to the NSPA/ACP team.
For NSPA and ACP, she will oversee all contests, including Best of Show and Pacemakers, and will coordinate the evaluation service. She will also have a large role to play in coordinating events and programs for the Minnesota High School Press Association.
Huting will begin training in NSPA’s Minneapolis office immediately. She is a 2008 graduate of Iowa State University with a double major in journalism and mass communications. She worked for two years on the Iowa State Daily newspaper, where she was the public relations manager as well as worked on special sections and the editorial board.
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The National Scholastic Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press are pleased to announce the hiring of Emily Griesser as Member Services Director. Griesser brings a range of experiences in event planning and and membership coordination at a nonprofit organization. Her energy, enthusiasm and attitude will be a great addition to the NSPA/ACP team.
For NSPA and ACP, Griesser will coordinate convention trade shows and hotel logistics as well as implement a plan to recruit and retain members for the organization.
Griesser will begin work in our Minneapolis office June 9. She is currently working at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in Milwaukee, Wis., and holds a B.S. in communications studies from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
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Contest entry forms for the 2008 NSPA Newspaper Pacemaker, Broadcast Pacemaker and Individual Awards are in the mail and should arrive in members’ mailboxes any day now. They are also available on our Web site at http://nspa.studentpress.org (look in the right column under Form Central).
There have been several changes to the contests this year, which are detailed below as well as on the entry forms:
Secondly, for the Picture of the Year contest, we are accepting only digital images, submitted online using the form at this Web page. Picture of the Year entries will no longer be accepted by mail. With digital photography in widespread use, we hope everyone will find this process more efficient than making prints and mailing them. Visit the link above for further details.
We have also added new categories to the Picture of the Year contest: the Sports Picture category has been divided into Sports Action (on-field performances) and Sports Reaction (emotional displays by athletes or fans). Junior High/Middle School photographers can compete in their own category this year. Also new is an Environmental Portrait category, which is for posed images of one or more individuals, taken in their natural surroundings to provide insight into their work, interests or personality.
The deadline to enter all of the contests is June 16 (entries must be recieved by that date). There is no entry fee for any of the contests, but publications must have a current NSPA membership to enter. Enter soon!
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This week we debut a new feature on our Web site: The Wheel. We call this section of resources The Wheel because it’s a place to find that perfect sample, the definitive model. Whether it’s a policy or a form, chances are someone has created what you’re looking for. Resources in The Wheel are mainly those items that help student media organizations function, the elements that help students and advisers be successful. So why reinvent the wheel? It’s all right here! Permission is granted for use in educational student media environments with proper attribution. Check this page for updates and new materials regularly.
Our first batch of items includes a yearbook distribution letter, a set of sample obituary policies and guidelines, and a contract from the Student Press Law Center that clarifies student copyright and the license to use the work in the newspaper, yearbook or magazine.
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Winners of the following contests were announced Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention in Anaheim. Congratulations to all the winners!
Interactive Yearbook Pacemaker
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View the full 2008 Honor Roll listing
Theresa Berens, Editor-in-Chief of The Network at Marian High School in Omaha, Neb., is the 2008 Journalism Honor Roll Scholarship winner. Ms. Berens was chosen from over 60 scholarship applications for the $1000 cash prize. In her winning essay she wrote, “This idealistic hope for perfection is what makes me the editor; this is what makes me a journalist. Not the fact that I carry Strunk & White’s Elements of Style in my purse, or due to my love affair with accurate punctuation. It’s not because I love to write or because I organize Ziploc bags filled with inspiring design clippings. It’s because I truly care. Journalism is about passion.”
Two Runners-up were chosen to receive $500 each. Stacy Williams of South Pointe HS in Rock Hill, SC and Esther Zuckerman of Harvard-Westlake School in North Hollywood, Calif. NSPA congratulates the winner and runners-up and wishes them the best in their collegial endeavors.
The NSPA Honor Roll of Student Journalists honors students who have worked on an NSPA member publication for two or more years, with at least one year in an editorial position, and have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.75 on a four-point scale. Publication advisers or journalism instructors have nominated these students for the honor. NSPA also awards one or more Honor Roll Scholarships annually to graduating seniors inducted into the Honor Roll. -Marisa Dobson
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Make plans now to join us at the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus July 20-24 (Sunday to Thursday) for NSPA’s annual Summer Journalism Workshops. You can download the brochure PDF right here or from the Form Central section of our Web site.
THERE’S MORE TO IT
Journalism is changing, and successful students and advisers know the value of attending a summer workshop designed to train, motivate and inspire for the challenges of what comes next. Producing quality publications means staying ahead of the curve and on top of new skills. When it comes to today’s journalism, there’s more to it.
MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE WORKSHOP
With five workshop selections for students and a dedicated strand for advisers, NSPA will expose students to what’s hot in journalism. Need the basic skills? you’re covered. Been around a while? Take your skills up a notch. Our talented instructors are accomplished, high-energy veterans from Minnesota and around the country.
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
To supplement the time in your chosen workshop, we’ve assembled a lineup of some of the Twin Cities’ top names in media to offer their knowledge during general and breakout sessions. Gather your fellow staffers for a thorough and personal on-site critique. Get the most from the workshop by bringing the whole crew — we have discounts for groups over five and over 10.
MORE THAN JUST CLASSROOM LEARNING
We’ll work you hard but not without opportunities for fun. Get out and explore the Twin cities through workshop and evening activities designed to bring your staff together and to meet peers from across the country. Enjoy your stay on a large college campus in the heart of the Twin Cities. We’ll even get you to the Mall of America, where you can shop at more than 520 stores!
Watch NSPA’s Web site for the latest information about this workshop. We hope you’ll join us.
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NSPA will be inducting three members into the Hall of Fame at the 2008 Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Anaheim, Calif. Both members produce yearbooks and have been named 2007 Yearbook Pacemaker Finalists.
Hornet, from Bryant High School in Bryant, Ark., is advised by Margaret Sorrows. The 2007 editors were Lauren Henson, Lucas Nossoman and Whitney Hooten. Ms. Sorrows also advises The Prospective, Bryant High’s school newspaper. Hornet received All American ratings in the NSPA Critique service from 1997-2007.
Tonitrus, from Rocklin High School in Rocklin, Calif., is advised by Casey Nichols. The 2007 editors were Rebekka Rizzo and Kim Rauch. Tonitrus is a frequent contender in the heftiest category of Convention Best of Show contests - Yearbooks with 325 pages or more. Tonitrus received All American ratings in the NSPA Critique Service from 1996-2006.
Little Magazine, from Madonna High School in Weirton, West Virginia is advised by Walter Wieloh. Little Magazine received All-American ratings in the NSPA Critique Service from 1990-2000.
In 1987, the NSPA Hall of Fame was established for member student publications which have earned 10 All American ratings from our publication critique service within an 11-year span. Hall of Fame inductees receive a special honor plaque to mark the induction and are added to the NSPA Hall of Fame plaques, which are displayed at our JEA/NSPA high school journalism conventions.
New Hall of Fame inductions are made twice a year and are honored at our JEA/NSPA High School Journalism Conventions. The complete list of Hall of Fame members is available on our Web site.
Advisers who believe their publication has achieved Hall of Fame status may apply for the Hall of Fame by writing a letter indicating the name of the publication, the years the publication received All American ratings and publication/adviser contact information. Mail the letter to NSPA Hall of Fame, 2221 University Ave. SE, Suite 121, Minneapolis, MN 55414. The letter must be received by Sept. 15 to be inducted at the 2008 fall convention or Feb. 15 to be inducted at next spring’s convention.
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