{"id":623634,"date":"2025-11-15T14:24:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T20:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/?p=623634"},"modified":"2025-11-15T17:12:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T23:12:19","slug":"2025-newspaper-newsmagazine-specialty-magazine-pacemaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/nspa\/2025-newspaper-newsmagazine-specialty-magazine-pacemaker\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Newspaper\/Newsmagazine, Specialty Magazine Pacemaker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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NSPA names top newspapers, magazines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pacemaker competition recognizes 19 winners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 15, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NASHVILLE \u2014 Honoring the nation\u2019s best, the National Scholastic Press Association has named 19 scholastic student newspapers, newsmagazines and specialty magazines published during the 2024-25 school year as winners in its prestigious Pacemaker competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NSPA Pacemaker winners were recognized Nov. 15, at the NSPA Awards Ceremony during the JEA\/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention<\/strong><\/a> in Nashville.<\/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

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

Earlier this fall, 41 Pacemaker finalists<\/a>, representing 12 states as well as the United Kingdom, were recognized. California set the pace with 12 finalists, followed by Texas with eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The high school newspapers\/newsmagazines competed in two categories based on school enrollment \u2014 less than 1,800 students and 1,800 or more students. There are 34 high school newspaper\/newsmagazine Pacemaker finalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Junior high\/middle school newspapers\/newsmagazines as well as specialty magazines competed in separate categories. There are three junior high\/middle school Pacemaker finalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialty magazines provide in-depth, long-form stories focused on timely topics\/issues relevant to a student audience. The content of a specialty magazine frequently focuses on a single topic\/issue. A specialty magazine has its own identity and name and it is not a special edition of a newspaper\/newsmagazine. Topical magazines such as sports, science, business or entertainment also compete in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary Lundgren, associate director and coordinator of the Pacemaker competition, observed that specialty magazines are growing in popularity in high schools across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith most news being delivered online, student journalists have been redefining their print newspaper,\u201d Lundgren said. \u201cMore and more that means transitioning from a traditional newspaper format to a specialty magazine with in-depth reporting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insights and observations from the judges about the Pacemaker winning publications will be posted after the Pacemaker winners are announced along with the names and professional bios of the judges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn addition to demonstrating excellence in key areas including coverage, writing, editing, design and photography, the winning newspapers\/newspapers took risks and served as a strong voice for its student audience,\u201d Lundgren said. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2025 Fall Convention Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2025 Pacemakers<\/strong>
Broadcast<\/a>
Newspaper\/Newsmagazine\/ Specialty Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Individual Awards<\/strong>
Broadcast Story of the Year<\/a>
Cartoon of the Year<\/a>
Design of the Year<\/a>
Digital Story of the Year<\/a>
Photo of the Year<\/a>
Story of the Year<\/a>
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion<\/a>
Fred Ross Systemic Change Student Journalism Competition<\/a>
Local Climate Change Reporting<\/a>
Portfolio of the Year<\/a>
Best Use of Social Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nashville Best of Show<\/strong>
Individual Recognition<\/a>
Staff Recognition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Highlander
<\/strong>Carlmont High School
Belmont, California
Editor-in-chief: Daniella Smit
Adviser: Justin Raisner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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El Estoque
<\/strong>Monta Vista High School
Cupertino, California
Editors-in-chief: Samika Bhatkar, Ananya Chaudhary, Kathryn Foo, Jami Lim, Alan Tai, Alyssa Yang
Advisers: Vennessa Nava, Julia Satterthwaite<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Town Crier
<\/strong>Paul Revere Middle School
Los Angeles, California
Editor-in-chief: Noah Beroukhim
Adviser: Eric Wechsler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bear Witness
<\/strong>Branham High School
San Jose, California
Editor-in-chief: Ava Stark
Adviser: Yale Wyatt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winged Post
<\/strong>The Harker School
San Jose, California
Editors-in-chief: Katerina Matta, Victor Gong
Adviser: Whitney Huang<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mirror
<\/strong>Van Nuys High School
Van Nuys, California
Editors-in-chief: Olamide Olumide, Madison Thacker
Adviser: Ron Goins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mix
<\/strong>Monarch High School
Louisville, Colorado
Editors-in-chief: Zoey Perrine, Brenna Severson
Adviser: Ben Reed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eagle Eye News
<\/strong>Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland, Florida
Editors-in-chief: Grace Brill, Andie Korenge, Brynn Schwartz
Adviser: Melissa Falkowski<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Odyssey
<\/strong>Clarke Central High School
Athens, Georgia
Editor-in-chief: Wyatt J. Meyer
Adviser: David A. Ragsdale<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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U-High Midway
<\/strong>University of Chicago Laboratory High School
Chicago, Illinois
Editors-in-chief: Jaya Alenghat, Chlo\u00eb Alexander, Clare McRoberts
Adviser: Logan Aimone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Harbinger
<\/strong>Shawnee Mission East High School
Prairie Village, Kansas
Editors-in-chief: Avery Anderson, Addie Moore, Conor Vogel, Larkin Brundige
Adviser: Dow Tate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Communicator Magazine
<\/strong>Community High School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Editors-in-chief: Piper Cooke, Clara Freeth, Gabe Deedler, Janaki Nallamothu, Lucia Page Sander
Adviser: Tracy Anderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Crane
<\/strong>Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Boys
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Editor-in-chief: Emerson Whittaker
Adviser: Christina Hammitt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Central Focus
<\/strong>Francis Howell Central High School
Cottleville, Missouri
Editor-in-chief: Birdie Brereton
Adviser: Matthew Schott<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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North Star
<\/strong>Francis Howell North High School
Saint Charles, Missouri
Editors-in-chief: Violet Newton, Michaela Manfull
Adviser: Aaron Manfull<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Panorama
<\/strong>Ladue Horton Watkins High School
St. Louis, Missouri
Editors-in-chief: Arti Jain, Will Kodner, Lathan Levy, Emily Liu, Katie Myckatyn
Advisers: Abigail Eisenberg, Sarah Kirksey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Focus<\/strong>
St. Mark’s School of Texas
Dallas, Texas
Editor-in-chief: Arjun Poi, Joseph Sun
Adviser: Jenny Dial Creech<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ReMarker<\/strong>
St. Mark’s School of Texas
Dallas, Texas
Editor-in-chief: Hilton Sampson
Adviser: Jenny Dial Creech<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Scroll
<\/strong>The American School in London Middle School
London, England
Editor-in-chief: Staff
Adviser: Colin Bridgewater<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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