Each year, IHSPA seeks to identify the future of scholastic journalism in Iowa. High school advisers nominate promising students for the next year and these students are designated Emerging Journalist finalist. Judges review work samples and letters to identify the Top Ten.
Here are IHSPA’s Top Ten Emerging Journalist for 2025. These students receive a certificate, a specialty pin, and a $100 scholarship toward attending the Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop at the University of Iowa or Drake’s Media Now summer workshop!
Myra McConeghey, Pella High School
Myra McConeghey is a sophomore at Pella High School, where she works on the yearbook. Check out her portfolio here!