Top Ten Emerging Journalists 2016
IHSPA identifies the up and coming young high school journalists thru the Emerging Journalist program. Member high school media advisers in Iowa nominate freshman, sophomores and juniors who show promise in the many disciplines related to high school media. Last week we identified the 23 finalists for this award.
Judges reviewed the works of the 23 finalists and recommendations from their advisors and selected IHSPA’s Top Ten Emerging Journalists for 2016. In addition to the certificate they will receive the Top Ten are offered a $100 scholarship toward participating in the Iowa Summer Journalism Workshops.
| First name | Last name | School | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyann | Neades | Des Moines North High School | Des Moines |
| Lucy | McGehee | Iowa City High School | Iowa City |
| Sarah | Smith | Iowa City High School | Iowa City |
| Ana | Hernandez | Waukee High School | Waukee |
| Kathryn | Ikeda | Johnston High School | Johnston |
| Bryce | Schulte | Johnston Senior High School | Johnston |
| Kyleana | Whitmore | East High | Des Moines |
| Nina | Elkadi | Iowa City West High | Iowa City |
| Catherine | Ju | Iowa City West High | Iowa City |
| Simran | Sarin | Iowa City West High | Iowa City |
