The following Colorado student journalists earned recognition during the JEA National Write-offs, with the contests held on April 11, 2014. No more than 10 percent of entries may be awarded a Superior rating.
Superior Newswriting – Taylor Hourigan, Legend HS
Excellent Newswriting – Taylor Blatchford, Mountain Vista HS
Superior Sports Writing – Kyle Kerchiva,l Legend HS
Honorable Mention Review Writing – Caleb Friginal, Legend HS
Excellent YB Copy/Caption: Sports – Whitney Larson, Arvada West HS
Superior YB Copy/Caption: Academics – Vaneza Robles, Brighton HS
Excellent YB Copy/Caption: Academics – Emily Greene, Arvada West HS
Excellent YB Copy/Caption: Student Life – Jennifer Hood, Arvada West HS
Honorable Mention YB Layout: Theme – Hunter Kennah, Smoky Hill HS
Superior YB Layout: Inside Pages – Alexa Lansdown, Smoky Hill HS
Excellent YB Layout: Inside Pages – Kate Beasley, Arvada West HS
Superior YB Cover / Endsheets – Melanie Vasina, Smoky Hill HS
Superior Graphic Design: Infographics – Sarah Godine, Smoky Hill HS
Excellent Yearbook Sports Photography – Gabe Rodriguez, Mountain Vista HS
Excellent Photo Story – Ian Marynowski, Smoky Hill HS
Yearbook Pacemakers were awarded by the National Scholastic Press Association on April 12, during the San Diego convention. This award is often called the Pulitzer Prize for student media.
In the category of Junior High/Middle School Yearbook, there were three honorees and two of the books are from Colorado. The Prowl, Powell MS, in Littleton earned a Pacemaker. Bella Heisler was editor and Yvette Manculich is the adviser.
The Eagle Eye View, from Sierra MS in Parker, was the state’s other Pacemaker. Gabby Garcia and Kyra Cole were co-editors, and Jed Palmer is the adviser.
NSPA holds a Best of Show contest, with various categories in student media, each convention, and a number of Colorado media were honored by placing in the top ten.
Best of Show
Newspaper Special Edition
6. Eagle Eye, Mountain Vista HS, Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Newsmagazine
1. Next, Smoky Hill HS, Aurora, Colo.
Junior High Newspaper
1. The Summit, Sierra MS, Parker, Colo.
Junior High Yearbook
4. The Prowl, Powell MS, Littleton, Colo.
6. Eagle Eye View, Sierra MS, Parker, Colo.
7. Imprints, Mesa MS, Castle Rock, Colo.
Yearbook 224 or Fewer Pages
3. Westwind, Lewis-Palmer HS, Monument, Colo.
Yearbook 225-274 Pages
6. The Claw, Arvada West HS, Arvada, Colo.
10. Reflections, Brighton HS, Brighton, Colo.
Yearbook 275-324 Pages
3. Summit, Smoky Hill HS, Aurora, Colo.
Publication Website Large School
9. Etched In Stone, Fossil Ridge HS, Fort Collins, Colo.
http://eistone.org
