For the first time since 1989, the National Scholastic Press Association and Journalism Education Association hosted the national journalism convention in Indianapolis on Nov. 10-13. The Indiana Scholastic Press Association also offered students the opportunity to participate in a live radio broadcast of WFYI’s “No Limits” show featuring Walter “Robby” Robinson of the Boston Globe Spotlight team before the state awards ceremony. Crown Point High School student journalists earned both state and national awards at the conventions.
Indiana High School Press Association- Inklings Newspaper (2015-2016 edition, Natalie Brigham editor-in-chief)
Indiana Student Journalist of the Year finalists: Natalie Brigham and Sam Barloga
Hoosier Star Division III Honorable Mention
First Place Feature Writing: Natalie Brigham
Third Place Sports Writing: Dylan Wallace
Honorable Mention News Writing: Natalie Brigham
Honorable Mention Editorial Writing: Chris Rekitzke and Sam Barloga
Honorable Mention Page Design: Jeremy DeBold and Lauren Massow
Honorable Mention Infographics: Jeremy DeBold and Lauren Massow
Indiana High School Press Association - Excalibur Yearbook (2015-2016 edition, Brooklyn Turley and Felicia Wacasey co-editor-in-chiefs)
Hoosier Star Division III Winner
Second Place Academic Spreads: Excalibur Staff
Second Place People Spreads: Excalibur Staff
Honorable Mention: Excalibur Staff
Second Place Organizations Spreads: Excalibur Staff
Second Place Sports Spreads: Excalibur Staff
Honorable Mention Feature Writing: Shannon McCloskey
Honorable Mention Overall Theme: Excalibur Staff
Honorable Mention Chronological Design: Excalibur Staff
Division III Harvey Winner Advertising: Excalibur Staff
Third Place Information Graphics: Excalibur Staff
Third Place Spot News Photo: Alexis Rivera
Third Place Feature Photo: Jordan Al-Nimri
Honorable Mention Sports Photo: Taylor Smith
Third Place Photojournalism Portfolio: Jaycee Hopper
National Recognition - Inklings Newspaper (2015-2016 edition, Natalie Brigham editor-in-chief)
National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker finalist
National Scholastic Press Association Third Place Best of Show at Orlando convention
National Scholastic Press Association All-American
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist
Quill and Scroll George H. Gallup
(2016-2017 edition, Jackie Ham and Maria Leontaras co-editor-in-chiefs)
National Scholastic Press Association Sixth Place Best of Show at Indianapolis Convention
Journalism Education Association Superior in Review Writing: Morgan Taylor
Journalism Education Honorable Mention in Newswriting: Andrea John
Journalism Education Honorable Mention in Feature Writing: Jackie Ham
Journalism Education Honorable Mention in Commentary Writing: Jeremy DeBold
National Recognition - Excalibur Yearbook
National Scholastic Press Association All-American
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist
National Scholastic Press Association Seventh Place Best of Show at Indianapolis Convention
Journalism Education Association Excellent in First Year Photo: Corrin Hummel
Journalism Education Association Honorable Mention in Photography Portfolio: Rayne Charters
Inklings Caption: Representatives of the Crown Point High School Inklings newspaper staff who attended both state and national conventions in Indianapolis in November are Andrea John, Grace Cleland, Audrey Gacsy, Abby Sobek, Ally Rekitzke, Jackie Ham, adviser Julie Elston, Maria Leontaras, Jeremy DeBold, Morgan Taylor, and Jon Wolwark.
Excalibur Caption: Representatives of the Crown Point High School Excalibur yearbook staff who attended both state and national conventions in Indianapolis in November are Abbie Gelon, Rayne Charters, Corrin Hummel, Kaylynn Klein, Jaycee Hopper, Bryanna O’Rourke, Alexis Rivera, adviser Lisa Keene, Taylor Smith, Jon Wolwark, Aurora Hesser, Shannon McCloskey and Olivia Todd.