by Ron Johnson | Oct 24, 2008 | contests, events
More than 550 students and advisers attended the 2008 MHSPA State High School Journalism Convention Oct. 21, 2008 at the University of Minnesota. Below are the award winners announced at the convention: CONVENTION BEST OF SHOW NewspapersFirst Place: The Crier, St....
by Ron Johnson | May 23, 2008 | contests
All Minnesota high school and junior high school student journalists are eligible for the 2008 Gold Medallion Awards. Entries must arrive (not be postmarked) at MHSPA by Sept. 10 to be eligible. MHSPA recommends that advisers review all entries prior to submission....
by Ron Johnson | Apr 3, 2008 | contests
Forms are now available to nominate students for MHSPA’s annual All-Minnesota Editors, All-State Journalists and Distinguished Journalists awards. The awards are based on years of participation in student publications and grade point average. The awards are free...
by Ron Johnson | Mar 14, 2008 | contests
MHSPA this year is recognizing a teacher/adviser through the Journalism Educator of the Year award. Anyone can nominate a current journalism educator in Minnesota, so get thinking about who deserves this honor (heck, you an even nominate yourself) and send in a...
by Ron Johnson | Feb 13, 2008 | contests, events
MHSPA and the Journalism Educators of Minnesota are pleased to again offer the Arts Journalism/Review Writing contest in conjunction with the Guthrie Theater on March 12 in Minneapolis. Participation is limited. Those interested must apply by Feb. 22 to be considered...
by Ron Johnson | Feb 13, 2008 | contests, events
Winning entries from the MHSPA Wild Media Day held Jan. 15, 2008, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, with judge comments: STORY WRITING Winner: Elise Butler, St. Paul Academy, “Unique Rookie Receiving Warm Welcome” The lede quickly establishes the...
