NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-North Platte High School journalism students earned six medals at the Class A Nebraska State Activities Association (NSAA) State Journalism competition today. This year, in accordance with state health COVID-19 regulations, the NSAA judged all entries as final and awarded medals to the top eight in each category. NPHS journalism members competed in 25 categories.
Yearbook Theme Copy: Coleman Riggins, '20 (Yearbook editor in chief) -- 2nd PlaceAdvertising:
Jonathan Brouillette, '21 (Newspaper advertising editor)-- 4th PlaceAnam Vaziri, '20 (Newspaper editor in chief) -- 7th Place
Sports News Writing: Sierra Winder, '21 (Newspaper news editor) -- 4th Place
Infographic: Treven Hipwell, '21 (Newspaper designer) -- 4th Place
In-Depth News Coverage: The team of Sierra Winder, '21 (Newspaper news editor) and Sophia Walsh, '21 (Newspaper layout editor) -- 4th Place
The NSAA said over 2600 entries were submitted for the journalism contest. In years past, students entered preliminary examples of their work, then competed in a live competition. According to journalism organizer Jennifer Schwartz, this is one of the state's longest-running contests. Medals, plaques and trophies will be mailed to schools next week.