The Satellite went on another trip to the Reeve Memorial Union for NEWSPA ’24, with a total of 16 participants comprising both Satellite and journalism class members. The day commenced with a slightly deterred bus ride, but they made it 10 minutes before the end of check-in time.
With spirits remaining high they divided between the two first sessions consisting of:
Photography with Dr. Timothy Gleason
Interviews with Dr. Vince Filak
After gaining knowledge between the two first sessions the group reconvened, with excitement about the upcoming awards ceremony.
Yet there were two additional learning sessions between the ceremony which included:
Social Media with Dr. Timothy Gleason
First Amendment with Dr. Benjamin Birkinbine
Once the last two sessions were over, the group gathered to get seats for the awards starting at 11 a.m. Patiently waiting, the group geared up to hear the results!
Introductions began where Mrs. Beth Plankey club adviser, was recognized for her commitment to the NEWSPA’s Board of Directors. Through kind words, and tearful thanks. It was a moment of pure appreciation, in a place where hard work was recognized. Among both staff and students, in deserving awards and gifts of hard work performed.
Post the award given to Plankey, they began the awards for Large School News Publications.
The Satellite (website) earned blue-ribbon honors for its publication!
Plankey noted that the staff worked hard to advance journalism skills, such as interviewing, photography, and editing this year.
“I am so pleased with the leadership modeled by Ava and Jack. The staff was dedicated to growing their journalistic skills and engaging their readers,” Plankey said.
Whilst all participants acquired feedback on contest submissions from judges who have those jobs in the real world, awards allow individuals to take home a certificate and pride for their work.
Neenah Awards List Per Section:
Stories that Inspire Potential Change
4 Place: Cole Johnson & Carter Epley
5 Place: Will Radies
Academic/Class Related News Story
Honorable Mention: Annika Searles
Honorable Mention: Chloe Sieman
News Story Sports
5 Place: Marissa Derouso
Feature Story – Entertaining
3 Place: Elise Hendrickson
Honorable Mention: Jack Morrissey
Feature Story – News Based
Honorable Mention: Reese Martin
Feature Story – Sports
Honorable Mention: Will Radies & Kayla Rodriguez
Editorial
2 Place: Kayla Rodriguez
3 Place: Satellite Staff
Column – Humourous
2 Place: Elise Hendrickson
3 Place: Chloe Sieman
Column – Serious
3 Place: Sarah Hoffman
Honorable Mention: Annika Searles
Column – Sports
2 Place: Charlie Wunderlich
Review
1 Place: Owen Blenker
In-Depth Reporting I
1 Place: Foreign Exchange Profiles by students of journalism
2 Place: Will Radies & Justin Janssen
Advertisements
1 Place: Ava Yoblonski
2 Place: Ava Yoblonski
Editorial Cartoons
1 Place: Riley Goodson
Comic Strips
2 Place: Ava Yoblonski
Illustration
2 Place: Ava Yoblonski
3 Place: Jack Morrissey
Page Design Layout
4 Place: Ava Yoblonski
Honorable Mention: Ava Yoblonski
Photo Illustration
1 Place: Brianna Ankerson
2 Place: Nigel Thao
Infographics
1 Place: Kaitlyn Spilski
4 Place: Brianna Ankerson
News Photo
4 Place: Kaitlyn Spilski
5 Place: Morgan Grosek
Feature Photo
5 Place: Justin Janssen
Honorable Mention: Elise Hendrickson
Essay & Series Photo
2 Place: Morgan Grosek
3 Place: Morgan Grosek
Open Photo
3 Place: Ava Yoblonski
Podcast
1 Place: Ben Mainville & Liam Sieck
2 Place: Corban Ducommun & Jake Kachur
Writing
2 Place: Carter Epley
5 Place: Ava Yoblonski
Photographs/Graphics
1 Place: Kaitlyn Spilski
Site Design
2 Place: Ava Yoblonski & Jack Morrissey
Social Media
1 Place: Ava Yoblonski for Instagram
3 Place: Satellite Staff for X
News Video
2 Place: Fiona & Elise Hendrickson
4 Place: Ava Yoblonski
Feature Videos
1 Place: Grace Brazee & Owen Blenker
Sport Video
1 Place: Ava Yoblonski
Q&A
1 Place: Hayden Ahlswede
Large School Not in Class
Blue Ribbon Honors: Neenah Satellite
For the future current leaders remain as follows with both Jack Morrissey and Ava Yoblonski as Co-Editors. But there will be changes to which the Satellite will adapt as Plankey retires, and change in leadership is due. Satellite staff has expressed they are interested to see how the future will unfold, for better or worse the Satellite will continue to progress to spread the news to N.J.S.D.
Robert Barthell • Apr 17, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Mrs. Plankey’s immeasurable contributions to running and maintaining the school newspaper over the past 30 years will most definitely be missed! She is truly one of a kind.
Make note of using the stairs for the awards pictures every year from now on…