Journalism attains record at state journalism contest

Staffs place seven entries in top six at premier event

Colby High School journalism hit a high benchmark at the state contest May 3. Six journalism students placed in seven events at the University of Kansas, exceeding the previous record of five set in 1980.
Fourteen students qualified with 19 entries for the premier contest.
“I had high hopes that the students would do well, but it is a state event and the competition is fierce,” Donna Henry, adviser, said.
At the state level, judges award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places along with three honorable mentions.
Students who placed were senior Lissa M., 3rd in Editorial Cartoon; senior Johnna W., honorable mention in Advertising, and honorable mention in Yearbook Copy Writing; senior Paige S., honorable mention in Cutline (Caption) Writing; junior Levi S., honorable mention in Infographics; junior Kiri K., honorable mention in Headline Writing; junior Jordan K., honorable mention in Feature Writing.
Johnna, who placed in Yearbook Copy Writing last year as well, was excited to repeat her accomplishment.
“It felt wonderful to place twice this year after I had placed once last year. It’s always great to make an improvement from one year to the next,” Johnna said.
Other students who competed were senior Lindsay F., Theme Development/Graphics; senior Stephanie A., Theme Development/Graphics; senior Laura D., Yearbook Copy Writing; senior Logan W., Headline Writing; Lissa M., Theme Development/Graphics; Paige S., Sports Photography; sophomore Keesa W., Feature Photography and Editing; sophomore Jaylea B., News Writing and Editorial Writing.
Junior Stephen D. also qualified for state in Editorial Writing but was unable to attend the state competition that weekend.

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