Congratulations to the following KSPA-member yearbook staffs who earned All-Kansas yearbook status in the 2023 All-Kansas critiques. Our judges have critiqued over 50 books and awarded 28 All-Kansas awards. Judges were supplied a critique booklet and a copy of the yearbook in October. The completed electronic critique booklets are in…...
Congratulations to the 2023 October Monthly Contest Winners!
The KSPA October monthly contest has spotlighted the exceptional talent within the Kansas high school journalism community. Several schools demonstrated exceptional talent across various categories. Shawnee Mission East High School conquered the competition, claiming first place in “Yearbook Copy,” “Opinion Writing,” “Infographics” and “Video Production.” Their well-rounded skills in written…...
Kansas Award Winners at the 2023 Fall NHSJC
Congratulations to the amazing students who represented Kansas student journalism at the 2023 Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Boston! Below is a list of Kansas students and schools who took home hardware in Boston. We’re proud that Kansas continues to lead the way in showcasing some of the…...
Congratulations to the 2023 Aug/Sept Monthly Contest Winners!
The KSPA August/September monthly contest has spotlighted the exceptional talent within the Kansas high school journalism community. Mill Valley High School, Lawrence High School and Shawnee Mission East High School emerged as the standout performers, showcasing their exceptional skills and talent in various categories. Mill Valley High School demonstrated their…...
Madison Loomis wins 2023 Sunflower Award
KSPA congratulates the 2023 Sunflower Award winner: Madison Loomis from Maize South High School. The Sunflower Award recognizes new advisers who show enthusiasm and dedication to building a strong journalism program and aims to encourage those teachers to remain in the profession. Loomis advises the yearbook and teaches English at…...
Mill Valley High School Principal, Dr. Gail Holder Named 2023 Administrator of the Year
Dr. Gail Holder, Mill Valley High School principal, has been named KSPA’s 2023 Administrator of the Year, an award which recognizes secondary school administrators who have stood up for the First Amendment and advocated for journalism students. KSPA congratulates Dr. Holder on this award and thanks her for her continued efforts…...
KSPA congratulates Kim Isbell on 2023 KSPA Hall of Fame Award
In recognition of her 21 years of journalism education and service to KSPA, Kim Isbell was announced as an inductee into the KSPA Hall of Fame during a surprise presentation at Humboldt High School on April 12, 2023. Isbell was the long-time adviser at Humboldt High School where her publications…...
