See full results and view entries for Spring Journalism Contest 2023
Spring Journalism Contest seeks to recognize the best work of Iowa high school publications – both online and in print. Winning entries receive a certificate. Read about the rules, categories, etc. for the Spring Journalism Contest.
Emerging Journalist Contest
These top ten Emerging Journalists were selected based on the overall quality of their work, the impact on their school and community, the students’ understanding of the fundamentals of journalism, and the level of experimentation. Each winner is offered a $100 scholarship toward the cost of attending the University of Iowa Summer Journalism Workshops for High School students or the Drake Media Now summer journalism camp.
Charlotte Stephens, Iowa City West High School
Prerna Vanga, Pleasant Valley High School
Shanza Sami, Iowa City West High School
Candace Thompson, Pella High School
Laura Chen, Pleasant Valley High School
Lily Rantanen, Iowa City High School
Ella Johnson, Dowling Catholic
Ava Gifford, Ankeny High School
Avery Riehlo, Liberty High School
Jack Kramer, Pella High School
IHSPA Scholar 2024
These IHSPA Scholars were nominated by their high school media advisors. It is an academic honor for the state’s top journalism students and rewards them with a certificate, a pin to wear at graduation, and a special announcement sent to their high school administration. Learn more about the IHSPA Scholar requirements
Jersey Bilyeu, Kennedy Senior High School
Erinn Varga, Iowa City West High
Ashlynne Nash, West Branch High School
Jocelyn Klein, Liberty High School
Katherine Rafferty, Indianola High School
Olivia Naber, West Branch High School
Jae Jepsen, Pleasant Valley High School
Kirah Mayhew, Hoover High School
Jaycie Johnson, Hoover High School
Haley Morris, Hoover High School
Thoi Te, Hoover High School
Ana Rivera, Wahlert Catholic High School
Ella Johnson, Dowling Catolic High School
Anisa Rachman, Clear Creek Amana High School
Mallory Mills, Waterloo West High School
Muskan Mehta, Pleasant Valley High School
Celia Brown, Pleasant Valley High School
Jack Anderson, Waukee Northwest High School
Paige Finney, Waukee Northwest High School
Emma Goode, Waukee Northwest High School
Anna Hansen, Waukee Northwest High School
Felicity Menning, Waukee Northwest High School
Tyler Pittman, Waukee Northwest High School
Isabella Montiel, Waukee Northwest High School
Wesal Haroun, Iowa City West High School
Top 15 IHSPA All-Iowa News Teams Finalists for 2024
Class A
Atlantic HS
ADM High School
Mount Vernon HS
West Branch HS
Clear Creek Amana
Class B
Liberty High School
Marion High School
Pella Community HS
Pleasant Valley
Waukee Northwest
Class C
Kennedy High School
Iowa City City HS
Iowa City West HS
Johnston High School
Waterloo West High School
