HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt High School journalism program has won its 15th consecutive Kansas Scholastic Press Association Class 3A state journalism championship. The Cubs took the top spot this year with 86 points, followed by Halstead in second place with 80 points while Jefferson West finished in third place with 52 points.
“It is such an honor to be a part of this program,” said Sophia Barlow, editor-in-chief of The Cub yearbook, who won several state awards. “I am so proud of everyone who participated in our 15th consecutive state win. I am sad to be leaving the program but I know it is in great hands. Congratulations everyone!”
HHS student journalists who placed at state and won awards are: -Piper Goss, Adrian Smoot, Alexis McCullough and Lizzie Black, Video news, third place.
-Brystal Hudlin, Kamry DeLaTorre, Leah Carman and Karoline Covey, Video PSA, sixth place.
-Cooper Gillespie, Mallory Sinclair and Teygan Ewing, Multimedia storytelling, sixth place.
-Victoria Melendez, Academics photography, fifth place.
-Victoria Melendez, Sports action photography, sixth place.
-Bailey Croisant, Sports feature photography, sixth place.
-Karoline Covey, Student life photography, first place.
-Sophia Barlow, Cutline writing, third place.
-Anna Heisler, Cutline writing, sixth place.
-Anna Heisler, Copyediting, fourth place.
-Shelby Shaughnessy, Copyediting, fifth place.
-Teygan Ewing, Editorial writing, third place.
-Addy Borjas, Review writing, second place.
-Jack Works, Yearbook sports writing, first place.
-Shelby Shaughnessy, Yearbook sports writing, second place.
-Shelby Shaughnessy, Sports writing, first place.
-Brystal Hudlin, Sports writing, third place.
-Sophia Barlow, Advertising design, second place.
-Cooper Gillespie, Digital illustration, fourth place.
-River Johnson, Digital illustration, sixth place.
-Jack Works, Headline writing and design, fourth place.
-Anna Heisler, News page design, first place.
-Sophia Barlow, Yearbook theme & graphics, third place.
-Victoria Melendez, Yearbook theme & graphics, fourth place.
-Sophia Barlow, Yearbook design, second place.
“I am so incredibly proud of my students for their monumental accomplishment,” said Hailey Phillips, HHS journalism teacher. “To be able to win the state championship is a huge feat, let alone 15 straight championships. My Jerds (journalism nerds) definitely put in the work and dedication to write compelling stories, capture eye-catching photos, design stunning graphics and much more. They are so deserving of this state championship and recognition.”
