Pony Express Collects Honors at Fall Convention
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Pony Express Collects Honors at Fall Convention
Pony Express Collects Honors at Fall Convention
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Oct. 1, 2024 -- Stillwater Area High School's Pony Express student newspaper cleaned up at the Minnesota High School Press Association Fall Convention, collecting numerous individual and school recognitions.
In addition to eight individuals earning awards, the Pony Express combined for five organization awards at the event held at the University of Minnesota campus.
Minnesota Scholastic Press Association Individual Awards
Broadcast News: Second Place - Paige Van Duyne, Adelaide Bielke, Gigi Zawislak
Broadcast News: Fourth Place - Ian Lunneborg, Paige Van Duyne, Gigi Zawislak
Newspaper Editorial Cartoon: Gabbi Chau
Newspaper Spread Design: Belle Lapos
Journalism Education Association Awards
Print Publication: JEA All-State Gold
Website Publication: JEA All-State Gold
Broadcast Publication: JEA All-State Gold
Minnesota High School Scholastic Press Association Awards
Print: Best of Show - Third Place
Website: Best of Show - Third Place
As a charter member of Quill and Scroll since 1927, the paper was also presented with an International First Place award for the 19th time by the historic International Honorary Society for High School Journalists.
For a full list of honorees and to find the Pony Express' awarded projects, check out Minnesota Student Press.
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