Springfield High Journalists Shine at National Convention!
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Betsy Johnson
Congratulations to our amazing Journalism and Yearbook students!
This past weekend, 20 Springfield High students took off — by bus, plane, train, and even monorail — to attend the JEA/NSPA National Journalism Convention for the first time in school history! Both Intro to Journalism and Yearbook students participated in professional sessions, received critiques, connected with industry pros, and competed against top student journalists from across the country.
In addition to attending workshops, the group explored Seattle landmarks, visiting Pike Place Market and taking in breathtaking views from the top of the Space Needle.
Throughout the trip, students built real-world skills like autonomy, collaboration, communication, problem-solving, patience, and selflessness — all while representing Springfield High with pride and professionalism.
We are incredibly proud of these students who chose to push themselves and elevate their work in journalism! This was Springfield’s first time attending this national convention, and we can't wait to take even more students to future national and state competitions.
Students Who Competed at Nationals:
- Ruby Manuel (10) – Feature Writing
- Violet Moran (10) – Yearbook Copy/Captions: Sports
- Addison Horner (11) – Yearbook Copy/Captions: Academics
- Lily Mazet (10) – Graphic Design: Infographics
- Madalynn Horner (11) – Sports Action Photography
- Natalia Caird (12) – Feature Photography
- Thomas Price (11) – General or Spot News Photography
- Akidan Chapman-Goggin (12) – Photo Story
- Emma Branson (12) – Portfolio
- Kaylyn Pavon (10) – First-Year Photo
Special Recognition:
Congratulations to Victor Jimenez (12) for earning an Honorable Mention in Literary Magazine: Photography at the national level!
Additional Students on the Trip:
Anya Bowman (12),Delaney Crain (11), Emma Williams (11), Lilianna Te'o (12), Josh Ngo (12), Skyler Roderick (10), Rylee Martin (11), Savannah Navarro (10), Tim Brown (11)
Please join us in congratulating all our competitors and winners, and thank you for your continued support of SHS Journalism and Yearbook programs!
We can't wait for you to see the incredible work in this year's yearbook — it's truly student excellence on display.
🎉 Don't forget: Buy your yearbook today for $75!
Purchase through Kristen Anderson or online here: Buy Your SHS Yearbook