{"id":622931,"date":"2025-04-26T19:33:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T00:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/?p=622931"},"modified":"2025-05-03T09:00:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T14:00:38","slug":"spring-2025-best-of-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/spring-2025-best-of-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2025 Best of Show"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NSPA names individual, staff Best of Show winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>April 26, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PHILADELPHIA \u2013 Associated Collegiate Press presented Best of Show awards at the conclusion of the JEA\/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention, April 26, 2025, in Seattle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Best of Show competition honored current student work in two categories posted below \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/fall-2024-best-of-show\/#individual\">Individual Recognition<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#staff\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#staff\">Staff Recognition<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the winners below:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/NHSJC-Seattle-S25-WebIcon.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"796\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/NHSJC-Seattle-S25-WebIcon-796x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-621919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/NHSJC-Seattle-S25-WebIcon-796x1024.jpg 796w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/NHSJC-Seattle-S25-WebIcon-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/NHSJC-Seattle-S25-WebIcon-768x988.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/NHSJC-Seattle-S25-WebIcon.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 Spring convention awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/?p=622937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Innovation Pacemaker<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/?p=622939\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Literary Arts Magazine Pacemaker<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/?p=622941\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Online Pacemaker<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/?p=622961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Yearbook Pacemaker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/?p=622931\" target=\"_blank\">Individual Best of Show<br>Staff Best of Show<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"individual\">Individual winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BROADCAST: News Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seaside Sock Skating - STN Fall Frenzy 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jrQVORRTdk4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>Stephen McElroy, Will Christiansen, Wyatt Loffer, Ariana De Jesus Escobar<br>DPNews <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jrQVORRTdk4\" target=\"_blank\">Do you have the Moxi to skate in your socks?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Ashton Belding, Chloe Miller, Wyatt Ginder <br>DPNews <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KmAgm5PBteo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Staffing Issues in SB Unified<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Shawn Phillips <br>KRAM <br>Rampart High School <br>Colorado Springs, Colorado <br><a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/A_R5CH7Raoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cheer and Hip Hop Collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Ashton Belding <br>DPNews <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qLiBSD7Je8E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Filmmaker Wins Big<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>Will Nolan, MaryKate Stroud, Parker Sethaler, Kay Cooper <br>Eagle&#8217;s Eye <br>Liberty High School <br>Lake Saint Louis, Missouri <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UTP_cYNdZ8E?si=RY9D_APGrRc78zKd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Borello Orthodontics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Laney Quandt, Braeden Kettinger <br>FHN Gameday <br>Francis Howell North High School <br>Saint Charles, Missouri <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-ymyicvgNKI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FCA returns to FHN<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>Taylor Beacham, Gavin Edmoundson, Madison Townsend <br>Husky Network <br>Edmond North High School <br>Edmond, Oklahoma <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YC5sp0d25IE?si=kdlWGqeSyxX1HEQp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Awesome AP Scores (News Story)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>Kaarlo Anderson, Owen Salgado, John Cortez, Diego Marin <br>DPNews <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OfdmHii4RKM?si=lhJPCZJdo-JFlPjI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boys Cross Country Tops off their Season at State Finals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>William Christensen, Lucas Trexler, Townes Widger <br>DPNews <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7hDZVUsHkdo?si=427SHG1PG-srNtI3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the Santa Barbara Independent Film Festival<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Ryleigh Jochens, Scarlett Young, Ava Luecker <br>Eagle News Network <br>Southwest Christian School <br>Fort Worth, Texas <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rtVJ3mPkzUc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milestones on the Field<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BROADCAST: Feature Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NSPA Best of Show 2025: Broadcast Feature A\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/klyybWHUOyM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>Caitlyn Cesolini <br>The Rundown <br>Combs High School <br>San Tan Valley, Arizona <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/klyybWHUOyM\">Normal on the Outside<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Abby Selzler, Ethan Gardiner, Dev Wigo, Selah Blackwell <br>DPNews <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rZ_eSssE3Qc?si=26Gl6NMPsuKyeuwb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Evolution of DPNews<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Luke Knight, Natalee Zbinden, Sophia Pixley, Nathan Vincent <br>DPNews <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tduO5ZOCZYE?si=DnHvJTSWuyqbMIg5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rainbow Bridge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Townes Widger, Lucas Trexler <br>DPNews <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HOqdSXVsE4s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Revival of Records<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>Fiona Wachter <br>KRAM <br>Rampart High School <br>Colorado Springs, Colorado <br><a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/0KpJHr3LmaE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emma Doyle-Teen Pilot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Chloe Ramsey <br>Husky Network <br>Edmond North High School <br>Edmond, Oklahoma <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KS_Ah1izjFI?si=5VfzV14ZP9XBOhEW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dungeons and Dragons Club Spotlight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>Ethan Haemer, Om Rajan, Neel Satyavolu <br>InFocus <br>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xQfstV0dOVs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The History of the San Francisco Cable Cars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>Kane Manfull, Braeden Kettinger <br>FHN Gameday <br>Francis Howell North High School <br>Saint Charles, Missouri<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2hou1yIBgDw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Humans of FHN: Daniel Martin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>Sophia Pixley, Luke Knight, Zenia Potter <br>DPNews <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/u4VnVsBsgyk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turning Waste into Gold<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Scarlett Young <br>Eagle News Network <br>Southwest Christian School <br>Fort Worth, Texas <br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/J9Vwjzahnjo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Challenges Beyond the Field<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EDITORIAL LEADERSHIP: All Media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_01-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Lilly Brow<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_01-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">n<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_01-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br><\/a>LHS Publications <br>Liberty High School <br>Lake Saint Louis, Missouri<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_02-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Isabella Tomasini<br><\/a>Whitney High Student Media <br>Whitney High School <br>Rocklin, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_03-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Drew Johnson<br><\/a>FHN Media <br>Francis Howell North High School<br>Saint Charles, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_04-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Solada Mills<br><\/a>Gladiator <br>Troy High School <br>Troy, Michigan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_05-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Jaynason Gomez<br><\/a>Wahawk <br>Waterloo West High School<br>Waterloo, Iowa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_06-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Claire Ko<br><\/a>Pride <br>Portola High School <br>Irvine, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_07-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Selina Wang<br><\/a>Pride <br>Portola High School <br>Irvine, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_08-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Brianna Dunham<br><\/a>FHN Media <br>Francis Howell North High School<br>Saint Charles, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_10-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Elizabeth McGowan<br><\/a>Summit <br>Mt. Spokane High School <br>Mead, Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/03_10-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kylah Brewer<br><\/a>Eagle News Network <br>Southwest Christian School <br>Fort Worth, Texas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-15\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DESIGN: Magazine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.55.51\u202fPM-min.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.55.51\u202fPM-min-1024x766.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.55.51\u202fPM-min-1024x766.png 1024w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.55.51\u202fPM-min-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.55.51\u202fPM-min-768x574.png 768w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.55.51\u202fPM-min-1536x1148.png 1536w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.55.51\u202fPM-min.png 1720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/04_01-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Nora Brunnquell<br><\/a>Melodrama <br>Ladue Horton Watkins High School <br>St. Louis, Missouri <br>Mixed Signals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-18\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DESIGN: Newspaper\/Newsmagazine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.57.52\u202fPM-min.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.57.52\u202fPM-min-1024x1020.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.57.52\u202fPM-min-1024x1020.png 1024w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.57.52\u202fPM-min-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.57.52\u202fPM-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.57.52\u202fPM-min-768x765.png 768w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-1.57.52\u202fPM-min.png 1406w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/05_01-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Addie Moore<br><\/a>The Harbinger <br>Shawnee Mission East High School <br>Prairie Village, Kansas <br>Just a Threat?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/05_02-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Celina Zhou<br><\/a>Panorama <br>Ladue Horton Watkins High School<br>St. Louis, Missouri <br>Ladue in Focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/05_03-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Brianna Taliaferro<br><\/a>North Star <br>Francis Howell North High School <br>Saint Charles, Missouri <br>Playtime at FHN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/05_04-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Max Bykowski, Marley Helfer<br><\/a>Talisman <br>Ballard High School <br>Seattle, Washington <br>Self-improvement in a time of dopamine addiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/05_05-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Michaela Manfull, Naomi Vandyne<br><\/a>North Star <br>Francis Howell North High School <br>Saint Charles, Missouri <br>AI in the Classroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/05_06-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Isabella Bian, Ethan Chan, Lea Kwan<br><\/a>The Campanile<br>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California <br>Pieces of possibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/05_07-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Meghan Lynch, Loukya Vaka<br><\/a>Ledger <br>Liberty High School <br>Lake Saint Louis, Missouri <br>Struggle For Success<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/05_08-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Jacyn Gomez<br><\/a>Wahawk Insider <br>Waterloo West High School <br>Waterloo, Iowa Where&#8217;s the Spirit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/05_09-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Christine Roux<br><\/a>The Alutant <br>Ellensburg High School <br>Ellensburg, Washington <br>Athlete Spotlight\/Sports<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-21\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DESIGN: Yearbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.02.17\u202fPM-min.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.02.17\u202fPM-min-1024x693.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.02.17\u202fPM-min-1024x693.png 1024w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.02.17\u202fPM-min-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.02.17\u202fPM-min-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.02.17\u202fPM-min-1536x1040.png 1536w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.02.17\u202fPM-min.png 1778w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/06_01-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Halle Klocke<br><\/a>Hauberk <br>Shawnee Mission East High School <br>Prairie Village, Kansas <br>Agree to Disagree<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/06_02-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harper Pardue<br><\/a>Lone Star <br>James Bowie High School <br>Austin, Texas <br>Winner Winner Chicken Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/06_03-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dominic So, Arsenii Tarasenko<br><\/a>Povere <br>Saint Francis High School <br>Mountain View, California <br>Season in Review &#8211; Spring<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/06_04-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Skylar Bares, Caitlyn Cesolini, Jen Hamilton<br><\/a>Epoch <br>Combs High School <br>San Tan Valley, Arizona <br>Double Take: Seeing Double<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Kg5Xa7LOmSv1C-MB9XNHwKMexp_AU6gn\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Chloe Farson, Shea Thompson<br><\/a>Black &amp; Gold <br>Rock Canyon High School <br>Highlands Ranch, Colorado <br>We Are United<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/06_06-min.pdf\">Sahashra Gujjula, Connor Hsiao<br><\/a>Pride <br>Portola High School <br>Irvine, California <br>Battle Out the Ballot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/06_07-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Charleigh Davis<br><\/a>The Trojan <br>Caney Valley High School <br>Ramona, Oklahoma <br>It&#8217;s About the Face of Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/06_08-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mia Gourtzelis<br><\/a>Rambler <br>Ladue Horton Watkins High School <br>St. Louis, Missouri <br>Powderpuff: Back to Back<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jiLZ9WIUzwsNwXVuJqt_1FlJoJ9jjDJb\/view?usp=sharing\">Samantha Atkins<br><\/a>Hauberk <br>Shawnee Mission East High School <br>Prairie Village, Kansas <br>Ahead Of The Game<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/06_10-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">MollyAnn Caulfield, Ana Gallaga<br><\/a>Poverello <br>Saint Francis High School <br>Mountain View, California <br>Senior Backpacks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-24\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PHOTOJOURNALISM: Feature Photo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_01.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Chloe Farson<br><\/a>Black &amp; Gold <br>Rock Canyon High School <br>Highlands Ranch, Colorado <br>A Win for All<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Reghan Semmer<br><\/a>Black &amp; Gold <br>Rock Canyon High School <br>Highlands Ranch, Colorado <br>Huddle Up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_03.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Abby Rivas<br><\/a>The Image <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br>Think pink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Efrata Solomon<br><\/a>Hawkeye <br>Mountlake Terrace High School <br>Mountlake Terrace, Washington <br>Rocking the crowd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_05.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ashley Phelps<br><\/a>Horizon <br>Blue Valley Northwest High School <br>Overland Park, Kansas <br>Homecoming Queen Reaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_06.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ethan Pourtorkan<br><\/a>Husky Network <br>Edmond North High School <br>Edmond, Oklahoma <br>Dancing Through the Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_07.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler McCutchen<br><\/a>DPNews <br>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California <br>Hands Off, Snail Mail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_08.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Ruby Ross<br><\/a>Pride <br>Portola High School <br>Irvine, California <br>Puff Power<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_09.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Jhon Guerrero<br><\/a>Yearbook <br>Kent-Meridian High School <br>Kent, Washington <br>Camino A La Victoria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/07_10.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Vincent Hsiao<br><\/a>Rambler<br>Ladue Horton Watkins High School <br>Saint Louis, Missouri <br>Crystal Clear<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-27\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PHOTOJOURNALISM: Sports Photo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_01.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Claire Hulme<br><\/a>Epoch <br>Combs High School <br>San Tan Valley, Arizona <br>Last Lap<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">David Cardwell<br><\/a>Hawkeye <br>Mountlake Terrace High School <br>Mountlake Terrace, Washington <br>Out of Reach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_03.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Will Griffith<br><\/a>The Harbinger <br>Shawnee Mission East High School <br>Prairie Village, Kansas <br>Reaching for the Rivalry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Zoe Mandel<br><\/a>Tenas Coma Mount Si High School<br>Snoqualmie, Washington <br>Deep Breath<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_05_picture.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Chloe Farson<br><\/a>Black &amp; Gold <br>Rock Canyon High School <br>Highlands Ranch, Colorado <br>Kicking Up Dust<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_06.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Luke Ye<br><\/a>Rambler <br>Ladue Horton Watkins High School <br>Saint Louis, Missouri <br>Time to Wrestle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_07.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Sarahi Zavala<br><\/a>Musket Media <br>Orange Glen High School <br>Esconsido, California <br>Slide Tackle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_08.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Elizabeth Gudino<br><\/a>The Torch <br>Orange Glen High School <br>Esconsido, California <br>Kickflip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_09.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Lilly Brown<br><\/a>Talon <br>Liberty High School <br>Lake Saint Louis, Missouri <br>Against Yourself<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/08_10.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Emily Fong<br><\/a>Yearbook <br>Kent-Meridian High School <br>Kent, Washington <br>The Flag Is Dry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-30\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REPORTING: News Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.07.13\u202fPM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"518\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.07.13\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.07.13\u202fPM.png 518w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.07.13\u202fPM-194x300.png 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>Addy Davis, Jaiden Ghumman<br>The Heartbeat <br>Sacred Heart Prep <br>Atherton, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/09_01-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Administration Enacts New Spirit Week Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Lauren Ko <br>The Wildcat <br>Brea Olinda High School <br>Brea, California<br><a href=\"https:\/\/breaolindawildcat.com\/9525\/news\/egg-shortages-price-hikes-hit-brea-as-bird-flu-surges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Egg Shortages, Price Hikes Hit Brea as Bird Flu Surges<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Knya Dellit <br>Wahawk Insider <br>Waterloo West High School <br>Waterloo, Iowa <br><a href=\"https:\/\/wahawkinsider.com\/10388\/news\/waterloo-community-schools-faces-backlash-amid-budget-cut-announcements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waterloo Community Schools Faces Backlash Amid Budget Cut Announcements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Peyton Thies <br>FHN Today <br>Francis Howell North High School <br>Saint Charles, Missouri <br><a href=\"https:\/\/fhntoday.com\/2025\/03\/20\/fhsd-considers-implementing-restrictions-on-the-usage-of-phones-in-classroom-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FHSD Considers Implementing Restrictions on the Usage of Phones<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>Lucy Stephens <br>The Harbinger <br>Shawnee Mission East High School <br>Prairie Village, Kansas <br><a href=\"https:\/\/smeharbinger.net\/the-depressing-truth-students-on-ssris-for-mental-health-respond-to-an-executive-order-threatening-the-accessibility-of-these-medications-for-patients-under-18\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Depressing Truth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Amelie Lock, Alzhraa Mahmoud, Meg Myckatyn, Celina Zhou<br>Panorama <br>Ladue Horton Watkins High School <br>St. Louis, Missouri <br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/09_06-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On the Table<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>Karma Goodson <br>Wahawk Insider <br>Waterloo West High School <br>Waterloo, Iowa <br><a href=\"https:\/\/wahawkinsider.com\/9962\/news\/the-political-eraser-of-trans-policies-in-iowa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Political Eraser of Trans Policies in Iowa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>Sruti Allani, Siri Kolanupaka <br>Pilot <br>Portola High School <br>Irvine, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Z4iSzAHj_XZREoraz5WdPeR88aZ9cPnC\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Student Union celebrates Black History Month with heritage-rich event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>Sabi Yoon <br>Talisman <br>Ballard High School <br>Seattle, Washington <br><a href=\"https:\/\/bestofsno.com\/76026\/features\/from-the-war-in-ukraine-to-finding-refuge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From the war in Ukraine to finding refuge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Emily Nguyen <br>LHS Today <br>Liberty High School <br>Lake Saint Louis, Missouri <br><a href=\"https:\/\/lhstoday.org\/58348\/news\/school-board-race-prompts-familiar-stakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Board Race Prompts Familiar Stakes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-33\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REPORTING: Feature Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.08.29\u202fPM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.08.29\u202fPM-1024x739.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.08.29\u202fPM-1024x739.png 1024w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.08.29\u202fPM-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.08.29\u202fPM-768x554.png 768w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.08.29\u202fPM-1536x1109.png 1536w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.08.29\u202fPM.png 1668w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>Canyon Dubis <br>FHN Today <br>Francis Howell North High School <br>Saint Charles, Missouri <br><a href=\"https:\/\/fhntoday.com\/2024\/12\/19\/ashley-seiss-brings-big-mom-energy-and-unwavering-support-to-every-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seiss Brings Motherly Energy and Unwavering Support to Every Student<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Siena Codekas <br>The Wildcat <br>Brea Olinda High School <br>Brea, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/breaolindawildcat.com\/8690\/showcase\/championship-seasons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Championship Seasons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Ira Rodrigues<br>Panorama <br>Ladue Horton Watkins High School <br>St. Lewis, Missouri <br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/10_03-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When Cultures Collide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Madison Dysart, Shea Thompson<br>Black &amp; Gold <br>Rock Canyon High School <br>Highlands Ranch, Colorado <br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/10_04-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Complete Breakthrough<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>Emmerson Winfrey <br>The Harbinger <br>Shawnee Mission East High School <br>Prairie Village, Kansas <br><a href=\"https:\/\/smeharbinger.net\/treble-on-the-field-junior-brock-rider-balances-being-a-lineman-with-also-being-a-musician-and-applies-the-dedication-and-work-ethic-hes-learned-through-each-skill-to-better-himself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Treble on the Field<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Isabella Bian <br>The Campanile <br>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/thecampanile.org\/31426\/showcase\/student-activism-increases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student activism increases<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>Clara Wood <br>WLHS Now <br>West Linn High School <br>West Linn, Oregon <br><a href=\"https:\/\/wlhsnow.com\/sports\/2025\/03\/01\/bigger-than-basketball-basketball-season-ends-by-starting-new-tradition-honoring-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Bigger than basketball&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>Grace Rocha<br>The Heartbeat <br>Sacred Heart Prep <br>Atherton, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/10_08-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyle Maslin&#8217;s Achievements in the Rodeo World<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>Marianne Chen, Mary Lee<br>Pilot <br>Portola High School <br>Irvine, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/10_08-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claire Chong takes initiative through Plogger USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Lia Payne, Emily Tang, Audrey Unga <br>Poverello <br>Saint Francis High School <br>Mountain View, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1VLbwrBd8dNff7al8TXJp9kV7QhBZT7Mo\/view?usp=sharing\">Called to Service<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-36\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REPORTING: Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.16.26\u202fPM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.16.26\u202fPM-1024x712.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.16.26\u202fPM-1024x712.png 1024w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.16.26\u202fPM-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.16.26\u202fPM-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-26-at-2.16.26\u202fPM.png 1530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>Libby Marsh <br>The Harbinger <br>Shawnee Mission East High School <br>Prairie Village, Kansas <br><a href=\"https:\/\/smeharbinger.net\/no-longer-silenced-victims-of-sexual-harassment-and-assault-are-hesitant-to-report-to-the-school-for-fear-of-not-being-believed-victim-blaming-and-a-limited-access-to-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No Longer Silenced<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Abigail Bekele <br>Talisman <br>Ballard High School <br>Seattle, Washington <br><a href=\"https:\/\/ballardtalisman.org\/6086\/showcase\/shifting-perspectives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shifting perspectives: Exploring African culture beyond a singular narrative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Isabella Bian, Ethan Chan, Lea Kwan <br>The Campanile <br>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/thecampanile.org\/30994\/spotlight\/pieces-of-possibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pieces of possibility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Garrett Arendt <br>WLHS Now <br>West Linn High School <br>West Linn, Oregon <br><a href=\"http:\/\/wlhsnow.com\/current-events\/2024\/12\/20\/current-conversations-ethnic-studies-class-covers-israel-palestine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current conversations: Ethnic Studies class covers Israel-Palestine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>Kristiauna Brown <br>LHS Today <br>Liberty High School <br>Lake Saint Louis, Missouri <br><a href=\"https:\/\/lhstoday.org\/58037\/features\/my-disability-doesnt-define-me\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lhstoday.org\/58037\/features\/my-disability-doesnt-define-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Disability Doesn&#8217;t Define Me<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Sydney Chua, Ana Gallaga <br>Poverello <br>Saint Francis High School <br>Mountain View, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/lhstoday.org\/58037\/features\/my-disability-doesnt-define-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Place to be Supported<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place<br><\/strong>AJ O&#8217;Donnell-Fernando<br>The Heartbeat<br>Sacred Heart Prep <br>Atherton, California <br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/11_07-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In the Spirit of Artists<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"staff\">Staff winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-39\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Broadcast News Program<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3pgXeWq2ATE\" target=\"_blank\">WROR-TV Weekly<br><\/a>Oviedo High School <br>Oviedo, Florida<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ycJLt9Qq-K0&amp;t=436s\" target=\"_blank\">KRAM<br><\/a>Rampart High School <br>Colorado Springs, Colorado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BlbtEf3x2Zs?si=8FXHrUT-gvHsM3V7\" target=\"_blank\">The Knightly Show<br><\/a>Francis Howell North High School <br>St. Charles, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zv94RGK4Pb8\" target=\"_blank\">Husky Headlines<br><\/a>Blue Valley Northwest High School<br>Overland Park, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=KalE86LJMbo\" target=\"_blank\">The Brakedown<br><\/a>Davis Senior High School <br>Davis, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/awOTDqu0Wm4\" target=\"_blank\">DPNews<br><\/a>Dos Pueblos High School <br>Goleta, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RaFMLXg08Mg\" target=\"_blank\">Eagle News Network<br><\/a>Southwest Christian School <br>Fort Worth, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5JSV0CNWTj8?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Streak Broadcasting<br><\/a>Harrisonburg High School <br>Harrisonburg, Virginia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Jhy9gNyUkIM&amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\">GVTV Announcements<br><\/a>Grandview High School <br>Aurora, Colorado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9kxZQcaNjRQ?si=Z78nDLWr4ZscEe_B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Morning Bru <br><\/a>Lake Braddock Secondary School <br>Burke, Virginia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-42\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Broadcast News Program (Junior High\/Middle School)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tfcCfBLzXZM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cub News Network<br><\/a>Franklin Community Middle School <br>Franklin, Indiana<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3GnHBFO2hRs?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\">FLTV<br><\/a>Faith Lutheran Middle School <br>Las Vegas, Nevada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Oef2eupWFAA\" target=\"_blank\">Bobcat News<br><\/a>Bell Middle School <br>Golden, Colorado<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-45\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Literary Arts Magazine<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>The Dreamcatcher<br>Westwood High School <br>Austin, Texas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Melodrama <br>Ladue Horton Watkins High School<br>St. Louis, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Illumine <br>Christ Presbyterian Academy <br>Nashville, Tennessee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Menagerie <br>Lyons Township High School <br>La Grange, Illinois<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>Inscriptions <br>Shawnee Mission South High School <br>Overland Park, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>The Glass Knife <br>Sacramento Country Day School <br>Sacramento, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>Ink <br>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>Odyssey <br>James Bowie High School <br>Austin, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>One Blue Wall <br>duPont Manual High School <br>Louisville, Kentucky<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Spoke <br>Davis Senior High School<br>Davis, California<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-48\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Newspaper (fewer than 1,800)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>ReMarker <br>St. Mark&#8217;s School of Texas <br>Dallas, Texas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>The Harbinger <br>Shawnee Mission East High School<br>Prairie Village, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Winged Post <br>The Harker School <br>San Jose, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>The HUB <br>Davis Senior High School<br>Davis, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>The Burlingame B <br>Burlingame High School <br>Burlingame, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Hawkeye <br>Mountlake Terrace High School <br>Mountlake Terrace, Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>The Edge <br>Pleasant Grove High School <br>Texarkana, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>The Octagon <br>Sacramento Country Day School <br>Sacramento, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>The Coat of Arms <br>Menlo School <br>Atherton, California<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-51\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Newspaper (more than 1,800)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>The Mirror <br>Van Nuys High School <br>Van Nuys, California <br>Van Nuys<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Bear Witness <br>Branham High School <br>San Jose, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>The Trailblazer <br>McNeil High School <br>Austin, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>The Oracle <br>Mountain View High School <br>Mountain View, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>The Stinger <br>Emmaus High School <br>Emmaus, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>The Oracle <br>Glenbrook South High School <br>Glenview, Illinois<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>The Hoofprint <br>Walnut High School <br>Walnut, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>The Talon <br>Los Altos High School<br>Los Altos, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>The View <br>Castle View High School <br>Castle Rock, Colorado<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-54\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Newmagazine (fewer than 1,800)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>El Estoque <br>Monta Vista High School <br>Cupertino, California<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Verde <br>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Northwest Passage <br>Shawnee Mission Northwest High School <br>Shawnee, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Whirlwind <br>West Albany High School <br>Albany, Oregon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>The Budget <br>Lawrence High School <br>Lawrence, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Panorama <br>Ladue Horton Watkins High School <br>St. Louis, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>North Star <br>Francis Howell North High School <br>St. Charles, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>Anthro <br>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>The JagWire <br>Mill Valley High School <br>Shawnee, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>The Amplifier <br>West Linn High School<br>West Linn, Oregon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-57\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Newmagazine (more than 1,800)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>The Talon <br>Los Altos High School <br>Los Altos, California<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Wingspan <br>Nixa High School<br>Nixa, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>On the Record <br>duPont Manual High School <br>Louisville, Kentucky<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Lance <br>Westside High School <br>Omaha, Nebraska<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place<br><\/strong>Accolade <br>Sunny Hills High School <br>Fullerton, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Cardinal Columns <br>Fond du Lac High School <br>Fond du Lac, Wisconsin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>Grant Magazine <br>Grant High School <br>Portland, Oregon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>The Prospector <br>Cupertino High School <br>Cupertino, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>The Tiger <br>Little Rock Central High School <br>Little Rock, Arkansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Wahawk Insider <br>Waterloo West High School <br>Waterloo, Iowa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-60\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Newspaper (Junior High\/Middle School)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>The Canine Chronicle <br>Mt. Baker Middle School <br>Auburn, Washington<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>The Cougar Star <br>Clague Middle School <br>Ann Arbor, Michigan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>The Paw Post <br>Franklin Coummunity Middle School <br>Franklin, Indiana<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-63\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Specialty Magazine<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>Eagle Eye News <br>Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School <br>Parkland, Florida<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>ID <br>Ladue Horton Watkins High School <br>St. Louis, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Courage Sports Magazine <br>Oviedo High School <br>Ovideo, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Harbinger <br>Shawnee Mission East High School <br>Prairie Village, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>Highlander <br>Carlmont High School<br>Belmont, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Via Verde <br>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>The Northern Lights <br>North Central High School <br>Indianapolis, Indiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>C Magazine <br>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>Spotlight <br>Sunny Hills High School <br>Fullerton, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Chomp <br>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-66\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Website (fewer than 1,800 students)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fhntoday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">FHN Today<br><\/a>Francis Howell North High School <br>St. Charles, Missouri<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/breaolindawildcat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Wildcat<br><\/a>Brea Olinda High School <br>Brea, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/waylandstudentpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wayland Student Press<br><\/a>Wayland High School <br>Wayland, Massachusetts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/thehuronemery.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Emery<br><\/a>Huron High School <br>Ann Arbor, Michigan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/harkeraquila.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Harker Aquila<br><\/a>The Harker School <br>San Jose, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/archeroracle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Oracle<br><\/a>The Archer School for Girls<br>Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elestoque.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">El Estoque <br><\/a>Monta Vista High School <br>Cupertino, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gretnaeastmedia.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Wingspan<br><\/a>Gretna East High School <br>Omaha, Nebraska<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bvnwnews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BVNW News<br><\/a>Blue Valley Northwest High School <br>Overland Park, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thepearlpost.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Pearl Post<br><\/a>Daniel Pearl Magnet High School <br>Lake Balboa, California<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-69\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Website (more than 1,800 students)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.scotscoop.com\" target=\"_blank\">Scot Scoop News<br><\/a>Carlmont High School <br>Belmont, California<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockmediaonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Rock Online<br><\/a>Rock Canyon High School <br>Highlands Ranch, Colorado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/vnhsmirror.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Mirror<br><\/a>Van Nuys High School <br>Van Nuys, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shhsaccolade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Accolade<br><\/a>Sunny Hills High School <br>Fullerton, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/palyvoice.com\">The Paly Voice<br><\/a>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.northstarnews.org\" target=\"_blank\">North Star News<br><\/a>Niles North High School <br>Skokie, Illinois<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/westwoodhorizon.com\" target=\"_blank\">Horizon<br><\/a>Westwood High School <br>Austin, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/portolapilot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Portola Pilot<br><\/a>Portola High School <br>Irvine, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/manualredeye.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Manual RedEye<br><\/a>duPont Manual High School <br>Louisville, Kentucky<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thecampanile.org\" target=\"_blank\">The Campanile<br><\/a>Palo Alto High School <br>Palo Alto, California<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-72\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Website (Junior High\/Middle School)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/thecougarstar.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Cougar Star<br><\/a>Clague Middle School <br>Ann Arbor, Michigan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place<br><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bulldogbugle.com\" target=\"_blank\">Bulldog Bugle<br><\/a>Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School <br>Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-75\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Yearbook (144-239 pages)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>The Hawk <br>Pleasant Grove High School <br>Texarkana, Texas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Reflections <br>Brighton High School <br>Brighton, Colorado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Showcase <br>UPrep <br>Seattle, Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Lanidrac <br>Lawson High School <br>Lawson, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>The Trojan <br>Caney Valley High School <br>Ramona, Oklahoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Pedigree West <br>Albany High School <br>Albany, Oregon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>The Nugget <br>Cupertino High School <br>Cupertino, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>Louge <br>NorthWood High School<br>Nappanee, Indiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>The Avairy <br>Northwest Career and Technical Academy <br>Las Vegas, Nevada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Rampages <br>Casa Roble High School <br>Orangevale, California<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-78\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Yearbook (240-289 pages)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>Vieo <br>Castle View High School <br>Castle Rock, Colorado<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Lion&#8217;s Roar <br>Christ Presbyterian Academy <br>Nashville, Tennessee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Talon <br>The Harker School <br>San Jose, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Details <br>Whitney High School <br>Rocklin, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>La Vista <br>Mountain View High School <br>Mesa, Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>The Oviedian <br>Oviedo High School <br>Oviedo, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>Maverick <br>McNeil High School <br>Austin, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>Red &amp; Black <br>Lawrence High School <br>Lawrence, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>Aerial <br>Williams Field High School <br>Gilbert, Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Green &amp; Gold <br>West Linn High School <br>West Linn, Oregon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-81\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Yearbook (290-339 pages)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>Tesserae <br>Corning-Painted Post High School <br>Corning, New York<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Summit <br>Smoky Hill High School <br>Aurora, Colorado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place<br><\/strong>Brickhouse <br>Shawnee Mission North High School <br>Overland Park, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Wingspan <br>James Enochs High School <br>Modesto, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>Epic <br>Legend High School <br>Parker, Colorado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>The Edge <br>Glacier Peak High School <br>Snohomish, Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>The Jag <br>Mill Valley High School <br>Shawnee, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>Excalibur <br>Francis Howell North High School <br>St. Charles, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>Scandia <br>Inglemoor High School <br>Kenmore, Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Tenas Coma <br>Mount Si High School <br>Snoqualmie, Washington<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-84\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Yearbook (340-576 pages)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>The Lair <br>Shawnee Mission Northwest High School <br>Shawnee, Kansas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>Dragon <br>Round Rock High School <br>Round Rock, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>Black &amp; Gold <br>Rock Canyon High School <br>Highlands Ranch, Colorado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>Hauberk <br>Shawnee Mission East High School <br>Prairie Village, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>The Lion <br>McKinney High School <br>McKinney, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>Heritage <br>Shawnee Mission South High School <br>Overland Park, Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>Pantera <br>Mead High School <br>Spokane, Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>The Highlander <br>Highland Park High School <br>Dallas, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>Ayrie <br>Liberty High School <br>Liberty, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Lone Star <br>James Bowie High School <br>Austin, Texas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-87\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Yearbook (Junior High\/Middle School)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best of Show<\/strong><br>Ingenium <br>Greenfield Junior High School <br>Gilbert, Arizona<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Second Place <br><\/strong>The Cougar <br>Highland East Junior High School <br>Moore, Oklahoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place <br><\/strong>The Round-up <br>Woodland Junior High School <br>Fayetteville, Arkansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Place <br><\/strong>La Cresta <br>Desert Ridge Junior High School <br>Mesa, Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Place <br><\/strong>Oro <br>Cactus Canyon Junior High School <br>Apache Junction, Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sixth Place <br><\/strong>The River <br>Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School <br>Phoenix, Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seventh Place <br><\/strong>Imperium <br>Iron Horse Middle School <br>San Ramon, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eighth Place <br><\/strong>The Roar <br>Gorzycki Middle School<br>Austin, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ninth Place <br><\/strong>The Falcon&#8217;s Yearbook<br>Coral Academy of Science Middle School <br>Reno, Nevada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenth Place <br><\/strong>Legacy <br>Mt. Baker Middle School<br>Auburn, Washington<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NSPA names individual, staff Best of Show winners April 26, 2025 PHILADELPHIA \u2013 Associated Collegiate Press presented Best of Show awards at the conclusion of the JEA\/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention, April 26, 2025, in Seattle. 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