Three more educators-in-training joined the ranks of the Journalism Education Association’s Future Teacher Scholarship winners, bringing to 27 the number earning this award since it was first presented in 2000. Each of the students will receive $1,000 Nov. 20 at the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Minneapolis. They are Sarah Bergsieker, senior…
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Throughout her 28 years of service at Pella (Iowa) Community High School, former JEA president Ann Visser, MJE, has been a dominant advocate for high-school journalism. From establishing two award-winning publications to embracing the modern-technology generation with a highly regarded website, Visser has made her mark on not only her students but also her community.…
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JEA is proud to announce those chosen for the 2012 Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award, and for our 2012 Rising Star awards. These awards will be presented on April 14, in Seattle, during the JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention. 2012 Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award Recognizing a journalism teacher who through…
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Gabrielle J. Eyl Gabrielle J. Eyl is the editor of the Eagle Pride Publisher newspaper and a member of the yearbook club at St. John the Evangelist School in Encinitas, Calif. Her adviser Teresa Roberts described her as outgoing, positive and diplomatic with extremely strong leadership skills. “No article, interview or challenge has ever daunted…
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1,678 participants 669 award recipients (40%) 119 Superiors (18%) 217 Excellents (32%) 333 Honorable Mentions (50%) Contest Category Rating Full Name School Name State Newswriting Superior Joyce Tan Thousand Oaks High School CA Newswriting Superior Sarah Darby Mill Valley High School KS Newswriting Superior Anna Morris Stillwater Area High School MN Newswriting Superior Shannon Ragan…
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