Students from Blue Valley, BV North, Lawrence and SM North earn February photo prizes
Travis Diesing, Multimedia Assistant
March 8, 2013
Four students earned first place in the February Photo of the Month contest sponsored by KSPA. Bailey Outlaw (Blue Valley), Alex Scimecca (Blue Valley North), Joseph Anderson (Lawrence) and Megan Alford(Shawnee Mission North) impressed this month’s photo judge with their photos and photo illustrations. Here’s... Read more »
Kansas reaps awards at JEA/NSPA convention
November 22, 2011
By Claire McInerny The National Scholastic Press Association and the Journalism Educators Association hosted their annual fall convention in Minneapolis this weekend. Kansas high school journalists accounted for many of the winners in both the NSPA carry-in contests and the JEA on-site competitions. Andrew... Read more »
Winning stories selected in November contest
December 11, 2010
Winners of the November SOM contest include: Feature 1st Place: Kat Buchanan, “Finding Peace Through Art,” Shawnee Mission East High School 2nd Place: Andrew Goble, “One Step at a Time,” Shawnee Mission East High School 3rd Place: Joanna Epp, “Nachtigals welcom new member... Read more »
SM East, Blue Valley students win September contest
October 8, 2010
Emma Pennington of Shawnee Mission East was judged first place for newsmagazines and Jordan McEntee of Blue Valley High School was awarded first place in newspapers for the innaugural Design of the Month contest. Pennington’s spread, which reviewed local frozen yogurt stores, was praised by judges... Read more »
09 Lawrence Fall Conference Photos
October 2, 2009
KSPA Assistant Director Andrew Hoxey took the photographs for this short gallery of some of the highlights of the KU Fall Conference, Sept. 23 at the Kansas Union in Lawrence. Web master Rowdy Wichman designed the slideshow. [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] ... Read more »
NSPA director, SI photographer to speak at Fall Conferences (updated 9/21)
September 15, 2009
Logan Aimone, executive director of the National Scholastic Press Association, will address students and advisers at the Fall Conferences in Hays and Manhattan, on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22, respectively, and Sports Illustrated photographer Bill Frakes will deliver a featured address at the Lawrence conference... Read more »
A quick introduction is in order . . .
August 20, 2009
My name is Jeff Browne, and it is my distinct honor to address you as the new Executive Director of the Kansas Scholastic Press Association. Doing so in the shadow of John Hudnall’s distinguished career humbles me, but I believe I’m up to the task of serving as his successor. I met many... Read more »
Monthly competitions help students hone skills
August 16, 2009
KSPA is expanding its traditional “Story of the Month” competition to include monthly photo contests. The new Photo of the Month contest builds on what was just a single contest to encourage student photojournalists to submit photos every month for judging and recognition. Story of the Month... Read more »
Six schools crowned 2009 Kansas journalism champs
August 14, 2009
Six Kansas high schools were awarded Sweepstakes trophies on May 2, 2009, at the KSPA state championships, held at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The winners: Troy High School, Class 1A Humboldt High School, Class 2A Phillipsburg High School, Class 3A Andover High School, Class 4A Mill Valley... Read more »
Become a KSPA member and thrive
August 14, 2009
Join the Kansas Scholastic Press Association, one of the country’s oldest and most active scholastic journalism associations, and participate in its myriad educational offerings for you and your students. Joining the KSPA is easy! Just fill out a membership form and send it to us with your payment. Housed... Read more »
