Contact Kathy Huting, NSPA contest and critique coordinator, at kathy@studentpress.org
NSPA inducted two member publications into the Hall of Fame at the 2011 Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, April 16. High Tide newspaper from Redondo Union High School and The Moor Weekly newspaper from Alhambra High School were both inducted into the Hall of Fame.
High Tide earned its 10th All American in August of 2010 and also placed as a Newspaper Pacemaker finalist in 2009 and 2005. The newspaper is advised by Mitch Ziegler, who also advises the Pilot Yearbook at Redondo Union High School. High Tide placed sixth in the Newspaper Special Edition category of the 2011 NSPA Best of Show contest in Anaheim.
NSPA inducted The Moor Weekly newspaper into the Hall of Fame under special circumstances. NSPA was recently approached by the Los Angeles Times in regards to The Moor Weekly’s former adviser, Ted Tajima, and his recent passing. Tajima built a reputation of excellence while he served as a journalism instructor and the adviser to the student newspaper for 35 years from 1948 to 1983. NSPA researched The Moor Weekly’s critique and award history and found that the newspaper had earned well over 10 All Americans in a row through the NSPA critique service during Tajima’s time as adviser, but that the publication had never been inducted into the Hall of Fame. In honor of Tajima’s legacy, NSPA inducted The Moor Weekly into the Hall of Fame at the convention in Anaheim. The publication is currently advised by Mark Padilla.
In 1987, the NSPA Hall of Fame was established for member student publications which have earned 10 All American ratings from the 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. The complete list of Hall of Fame members is available on our website.
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 fall convention or Feb. 15 to be inducted at the spring convention.