10:55-11:35 a.m. Break-out session #1
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5th Floor Lobby
TOURS OF THE WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE SCHOOL
Stop by to meet recruiter from the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. You will take a walking tour from the Kansas Union to Stauffer-Flint Hall, the main home of student media, journalism, advertising and public relations classes at KU.
Ballroom: Fifth Floor
“What TikTok and tabloids can teach us about continuing coverage”
Journalists tend to excel at getting that first story when news happens, but we sometimes struggle with what comes next. How do we approach the second-day (or second-week) story? We’ll discuss what merits an update or further reporting using examples from pop culture.
presented by Megan Moser of the Manhattan Mercury
Governors Room: Fifth Floor
“Generating impactful story ideas”
A presentation with a Q&A at the end about strategies and techniques for finding hard-hitting news ideas in a high school environment.
presented by Josh Merchant and Maria Benevento of The Kansas City Beacon
International Room: Fifth Floor
Keynote Q and A
Peggy Lowe, our keynote speaker and KCUR reporter, will be available to talk about her award-winning podcast series or any of your questions about reporting. Come to this smaller chat with your questions and curiosity.
presented by Peggy Lowe, reporter and podcaster for KCUR
Jayhawk Room: Fifth Floor
The importance of community journalism in the 21st century
presented by Ryann Brooks, news editor for the Emporia Gazette & the 2023 Kansas Journalist of the Year
Woodruff Auditorium: Fifth Floor
“What is it like to be a professional journalist?”
The Kansas City Star’s Jonathan Shorman will share experiences and perspectives from his career as a reporter. If you’re curious about a career in journalism, bring your thoughts and questions.
presented by Jonathan Shorman, lead political reporter for the KC Star
Alderson Room: Fifth Floor
“Secondary coverage inspiration”
Secondary coverage is critical to covering the year. These coverage ideas can help with your design, improve your writing, and help you get more students featured in your book. We will look at examples of strong secondary coverage from other yearbooks andspend some time brainstorming potential ideas for next year.
presented by Tucker Love, publications adviser at Shawnee Mission South High School
Big 12 Room: Fifth Floor
ADVISER SOCIAL ROOM
The KSPA staff may be setting up the lunch, but advisers are welcome to use this room to meet-up and chat about their lives in the classroom and hear about the latest work by the KSPA board.
hosted by Kathy Habiger, KSPA secretary and publication adviser at Mill Valley High School
Kansas Room: 6th Floor
Podcasting basics
Do you want to start a podcast for your publication? It’s not as hard as it sounds. Get some tips on what questions you need to answer before recording, and how to convince your teacher and administrators that it’s worthwhile.
presented by Brendan Praeger, publications adviser at Wabaunsee High School
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10:55-11:35 a.m. Award Distribution
Advisers: Please come to the fifth floor lobby to claim the awards that your staff earned. We will have State Contest certificates and medals ready for any of the winning entries from your school.
10:55-11:35 a.m. Exhibitor Tables Open
On the fourth floor of the Kansas Union, join our sponsors for a showcase of their products and services: Herff Jones yearbooks, Jostens yearbooks and Walsworth yearbooks.