HS Journalist of the Year

Kansas high school journalists have an opportunity to showcase their talents through the JEA High School Journalist of the Year competition. Students who wish to enter the contest must submit an application form as well as a portfolio that will explain to the judges who he or she is as a student journalist.

The 2012 Kansas High School Journalist of the Year is Sarah Darby of Mill Valley High School. Danon Taylor of Ottawa High School was named the 3A/4A Journalist of the Year, and Alyssa Johnson of Sterling High School is the 1A/2A Journalist of the Year.

The Kansas JOY committee chose winners in three classifications: 1A/2A, 3A/4A and 5A/6A. Each of those winners will receive $750. In addition, the overall winner will receive an extra $500 (for a total of $1,250) and have her portfolio forwarded to the national JEA contest. The JEA national Journalist of the Year receives a $5,000 scholarship and the four runners-up each receive $2,000 scholarships.

NOTE: There are two application forms, one for JEA and one for KSPA. Send both in with your portfolio to the KSPA offices.

• 2012 Info & Guidelines
• 2012 Application Form (Submit to KSPA, not to state JEA director)
• 2012 KSPA Application Form
• 2012 Portfolio Rubric
• 2012 Final Checklist

Send all portfolio packages to:

All entries must be received at KSPA headquarters by February 15, 2012.