Top Ten Emerging Journalists 2017
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. Recently IHSPA identified the 38 finalists for this award.
Judges reviewed the works of the 38 finalists and recommendations from their advisors to select IHSPA’s Top Ten Emerging Journalists for 2017. 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 | Last | School | City |
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Jenna | Anderson | Kennedy HS | Cedar Rapids |
Maya | Durham | City High | Iowa City |
Nicholas | Irwin | Johnston HS | Ankeny |
Lauren | Katz | West HS | Iowa City |
Abby | Lashbrook | Hudson HS | Hudson |
Jack | Lucas | Johnston HS | Johnston |
Toni | McPhee | East HS | Des Moines |
Sarah | Schorle | Atlantic HS | Atlantic |
Mina | Takahashi | City High | Iowa City |
Samalya | Thenuwara | West HS | Iowa City |