September 12, 2013 – The National Scholastic Press Association has been releasing the list of finalists in its wide variety of national contests, honoring student work from the 2012-13 school year, over the past few days.

We’re glad to share the many Colorado students and publications who might be named national winners during the NSPA Awards ceremony on Nov. 16, in Boston.

2013 NSPA Picture of the Year Finalists / Junior High/Middle School

Emily MacLean
Imprints, Mesa MS, Castle Rock, Colo.

Brina Sandoval
The Nighthawk, Rocky Heights Middle School, Littleton, Colo.

Jordan Petteys
The Prowl, Powell MS, Littleton, Colo.

Alexandra Merrill
Eagle Eye View, Sierra MS, Parker, Colo.

Connor Chase
Eagle Eye View, Sierra MS, Parker, Colo.

All finalists, and their photos, can be found at http://www.studentpress.org/nspa/winners/photo13.html

2013 NSPA Design of the Year Finalists

Newsmagazine Cover
Katie Kerr, The Surveyor, George Washington HS, Denver, Colo.

Yearbook Spread
Natalie Kuroda, Brooke Edgerton, The Prowl, Powell MS, Littleton, Colo.

All finalists, and their work, can be found at http://studentpress.org/nspa/winners/design13.html

2013 NSPA Story of the Year Finalists

Editorial/Opinion
Joe Redmond, Arapahoe Herald, Arapahoe HS, Centennial, Colo.
Republican Party leaves youth behind

2013 Pacemaker Finalist – Newsmagazine

Eagle Eye, Mountain Vista HS, Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Joan Lyons, editor, Mark Newton, MJE, adviser