{"id":221593,"date":"2019-09-06T17:56:46","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T22:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/?p=221593"},"modified":"2019-09-25T19:40:04","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T00:40:04","slug":"2019-newspaper-pacemaker-finalists-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/2019-newspaper-pacemaker-finalists-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Newspaper Pacemaker finalists announced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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NSPA honors 49 scholastic print news publications for journalistic excellence<\/em>
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MINNEAPOLIS \u2014 Honoring the nation\u2019s best, the National Scholastic Press Association has named 49 scholastic student newspapers and newsmagazines as finalists in its prestigious Pacemaker competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Pacemaker is the association\u2019s preeminent award,\u201d executive director Laura Widmer said. \u201cNSPA is honored to recognize the best of the best.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These Pacemaker finalists will be recognized and the Pacemaker winners will be announced at the JEA\/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention,<\/strong><\/a> Nov. 21-24, 2019, in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NSPA Pacemaker Award has a rich tradition, and the association started presenting the award to high school newspapers a few years after NSPA\u2019s founding in 1921. Through the years, yearbooks, magazines, online sites and broadcast programs were added to the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED: Registration opens soon for fall convention<\/a>
RELATED: Online, Yearbook and Magazine Pacemakers announced<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 49 Pacemaker finalists represent 16 states and the United Kingdom. California, Missouri and Texas set the pace with eight finalists each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In all, 220 student news publications from 33 states entered the Pacemaker competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two teams of three judges devoted two days to the judging. They studied every entry and discussed its strengths and weaknesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first round of the competition, the news publications competed against those of similar types \u2014 tabloid newspaper, broadsheet newspaper, newsmagazine, specialty magazine and junior high\/middle school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the process was finished, the 49 Pacemaker finalists were named. From that group, 19 will earn the Pacemaker award placing those publications in the top 9 percent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insights and observations from the judges about the Pacemaker-winning newspapers will be posted when the Pacemaker winners are announced, along with the names and professional bios of the judges. The judges have provided written specific summaries about each Pacemaker winner, as well as video comments about the process and the entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to demonstrating excellence in key areas including coverage, writing, editing, design and photography, the winning newspapers took risks and served as a strong voice for its student audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe best newspapers and newsmagazines delivered relevant coverage that resonated with student readers and the school community with appropriate sourcing, abundant student quotes and consistent journalistic style,\u201d said Gary Lundgren, associate director and coordinator of the competition. \u201cThe Pacemakers represent the best in verbal and visual storytelling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even in a digital age, print publications are thriving in high schools across the country, Lundgren said. Most print news publications have shifted to more in-depth coverage and now report breaking news on companion websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this competition, only the print news product was judged. A separate NSPA 2019 Online Pacemaker competition recognized 44 online news sites in April. Several schools earned Pacemaker honors for both their print and online products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finalists in alphabetical order by state.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Middle school\/junior high finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Sequoyah Scribe<\/strong>
John Sevier Middle School
Kingsport, Tennessee
Editors: Ella Miller, Balu Pushkas
Adviser: David Flanary
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The Scroll<\/strong>
The American School in London-Middle School
London, United Kingdom
Editors: Staff
Adviser: Colin Bridgewater
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High school finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The CS Press<\/strong>
Cactus Shadows High School
Cave Creek, Arizona
Editors: Brook Bowman, Kassidy Wheeler
Advisers: Robert Adamson, Lori Hart
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El Estoque<\/strong>
Monta Vista High School
Cupertino, California
Editors: Rana Aghababazadeh, Roshan Fernandez
Adviser: Julia Satterthwaite
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The Boiling Point<\/strong>
Shalhevet High School
Los Angeles, California
Editors: Lucy Fried, Clara Sandler
Adviser: Joelle Keene
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The Campanile<\/strong>
Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto, California
Editors: Leyton Ho, Waverly Long, Ethan Nissim, Kaylie Nguyen, Ujwal Srivastava
Advisers: Esther Wojcicki, Rodney Satterthwaite
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Verde<\/strong>
Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto, California
Editors: Asia Gardias, Ashley Hitchings, Bridget Li, Angela Liu
Adviser: Paul Kandell
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The Broadview<\/strong>
Convent of the Sacred Heart High School
San Francisco, California
Editors: Cece Giarman, Josephine Rozzelle
Adviser: Tracy Anne Sena
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Bear Witness<\/strong>
Branham High School
San Jose, California
Editor: Michaela Edlin
Adviser: Fitzgerald Vo
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Winged Post<\/strong>
The Harker Upper School
San Jose, California
Editors: Prameela Kottapalli, Katherine Zhang
Adviser: Ellen Austin
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle<\/strong>
Harvard-Westlake School
Studio City, California
Editors: Sophie Haber, Jenny Li
Adviser: Jim Burns
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The Eagle Eye<\/strong>
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland, Florida
Editors: Hannah Kapoor, Rebecca Schneid
Adviser: Melissa Falkowski
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Red & Black<\/strong>
Hillsborough High School
Tampa, Florida
Editor: Marin Fehl
Adviser: Joe Humphrey
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U-High Midway<\/strong>
University of Chicago Laboratory High School
Chicago, Illinois 
Editors: Jacob Posner, Priyanka Shrijay, Emma Trone
Adviser: Logan Aimone
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HiLite<\/strong>
Carmel High School
Carmel, Indiana
Editor: Carson TerBush
Adviser: Jim Streisel
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The Little Hawk<\/strong>
Iowa City High School
Iowa City, Iowa
Editors: Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin, Maya Durham
Adviser: Jonathan Rogers
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West Side Story<\/strong>
Iowa City West High School
Iowa City, Iowa
Editor: Deniz Ince
Adviser: Sara Whittaker
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The Black and White<\/strong>
Johnston High School
Johnston, Iowa
Editors: Obsee Abbajabal, Andrew Maresca
Adviser:  Leslie Shipp
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The Budget<\/strong>
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, Kansas
Editors: Macy Landes, Connor Schmaus, Gary Schmidt
Adviser: Barbara Tholen
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The Express<\/strong>
Blue Valley Northwest High School
Overland Park, Kansas
Editor: Anna Cowden
Adviser: Jim McCrossen
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The Booster Redux<\/strong>
Pittsburg High School
Pittsburg, Kansas
Editor: Nicole Konopelko
Adviser: Emily Smith
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The Harbinger<\/strong>
Shawnee Mission East High School
Overland Park, Kansas
Editors: Emily Fey and Lizzie Kahle
Adviser: Dow Tate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Pylon<\/strong>
Salina Central High School
Salina, Kansas
Editor: Madeline Paradis
Adviser: J.D. Garber
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The Northwest Passage<\/strong>
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
Shawnee, Kansas
Editors: Jake Ditto, Annalissa Houser
Adviser: Susan Massy
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Paladin<\/strong>
Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School
Wichita, Kansas
Editors: John Biehler, Hannah Harpel, Thomas Searl
Adviser: Elaine Robinson
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On the Record<\/strong>
duPont Manual High School
Louisville, Kentucky
Editor: Audrey Champelli
Adviser: Liz Palmer
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The Lion’s Roar<\/strong>
Newton South High School
Newton, Massachusetts
Editors: Jennifer Wang, Dina Zeldin
Adviser: Ashley Chapman
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The Communicator Magazine<\/strong>
Community High School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Editors: Abigail Gaies, Ava Millman, Henry Schirmer, Cammi Tirico
Adviser: Tracy Anderson
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InPrint<\/strong>
Fenton High School
Fenton, Michigan
Editor: Ellie Bennett
Adviser: Pam Bunka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Echo<\/strong>
St. Louis Park High School
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Editors: Marta Hill, Dani Orloff 
Adviser: Lori Keekley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Messenger<\/strong>
Marquette High School
Chesterfield, Missouri
Editor: Kavya Jain
Adviser: Emily Jorgensen
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Globe<\/strong>
Clayton High School
Clayton, Missouri
Editors: Michael Bernard, Jacob LaGesse
Adviser: Erin Sucher-O’Grady
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The Rock<\/strong>
Rock Bridge High School
Columbia, Missouri
Editors: Ann Fitzmaurice, Ji-Sung Lee, Emily Oba, Katie Whaley
Adviser: Robin Stover
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Central Focus<\/strong>
Francis Howell Central High School
Cottleville, Missouri
Editor: Liz Baker
Adviser: Matthew Schott
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Le Journal<\/strong>
Notre Dame de Sion High School
Kansas City, Missouri
Editors: Cecilia Moh\u00e1sci, Ava Rawson
Adviser: Alison Long
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The Kirkwood Call<\/strong>
Kirkwood High School
Kirkwood, Missouri
Editors: Logan Crews, Bridget Killian, Jack Rintoul
Adviser: Mitch Eden
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North Star<\/strong>
Francis Howell North High School
Saint Charles, Missouri
Editors: Heeral Patel, Hannah Wilson
Adviser: Aaron Manful
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Panorama<\/strong>
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
St. Louis, Missouri
Editors: Hannah Suffian, Anya Tullman
Adviser: Sarah Kirksey
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Spark<\/strong>
Lakota East High School
Liberty Township, Ohio
Editors: Katey Kruback, Lauren Maier
Adviser: Dean Hume
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The Dispatch<\/strong>
James Bowie High School
Austin, Texas
Editors: Cianna Chariez, Abby Ong
Adviser: Michael Reeves
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The Sidekick<\/strong>
Coppell High School
Coppell, Texas
Editor: Kelly Wei
Adviser: Chase Wofford
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Focus<\/strong>
St. Mark’s School of Texas
Dallas, Texas
Editors: Nathan Han, Christopher Wang
Adviser: Ray Westbrook
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ReMarker<\/strong>
St. Mark’s School of Texas
Dallas, Texas
Editor: Kamal Mamdani
Adviser: Ray Westbrook
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Eagle Edition<\/strong>
The Episcopal School of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Editors: Anastasia Sotiropoulos, Madison Willox
Adviser: DiAngelea Millar
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The Review<\/strong>
St. John’s School
Houston, Texas
Editors: Sophie Caldwell, Iris Chen
Advisers: Chuy Benitez, David Nathan, Shelley Stein
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The Edge<\/strong>
Pleasant Grove High School
Texarkana, Texas
Editors: Katie Hutcheson, Avery Jensen, Sophia Tuttlebee
Adviser: Charla Harris
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Tiger Times<\/strong>
Texas High School
Texarkana, Texas
Editors: Lindsey Egger, Jhovany Perez
Advisers: Rebecca Potter, Clint Smith
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The A-Blast<\/strong>
Annandale High School
Annandale, Virginia
Editors: Kimberly Laura, Jude Nanaw, Casey Nguyen
Adviser: Alan Weintraut
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The Highlander<\/strong>
McLean High School
McLean, Virginia
Editors: Maren Kranking, Maria McHugo, Jack Stenzel
Adviser: Lindsay Benedict
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NSPA honors 49 scholastic print news publications for journalistic excellence MINNEAPOLIS \u2014 Honoring the nation\u2019s best, the National Scholastic Press Association has named 49 scholastic student newspapers and newsmagazines as finalists in its prestigious Pacemaker competition. \u201cThe Pacemaker is the association\u2019s preeminent award,\u201d executive director Laura Widmer said. \u201cNSPA is honored to recognize the best […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":244797,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2,1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221593"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=221593"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221593\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":228078,"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221593\/revisions\/228078"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/244797"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=221593"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=221593"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=221593"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}