About
The Satellite is Neenah High School’s student-produced online newspaper. Mrs. Beth Plankey, Journalism teacher at NHS since 1993, advises the paper. The newspaper took shape in the ‘70s as The Cub, evolved into the Satellite and published in print format until 2000 when the paper moved entirely online.
NHS is a considered a large school with approximately 1,877 students in grades 9-12. The Satellite is developed outside of the classroom. Students in the Composition for Journalistic Publications class contribute articles during the one-semester course, however, the class is not a prerequisite. Any student may join the Satellite.
The Satellite is a registered member of Northeastern Wisconsin Scholastic Press Association (NEWSPA) since 1993. NEWSPA is a thriving program for high school journalists. Satellite members attend its spring conference, where more than 400 students participate in over 40 sessions and panels lead by professionals in the field of journalism. NEWSPA continues to evolve in its preparation of students for the journalism world. The Satellite staff participates in NEWSPA’s writing and photography competitions.
The Satellite is an award-winning newspaper. At the 2018 Northeastern Wisconsin Scholastic Press Association (NEWSPA) Awards, the Satellite won 36 awards, including 10 Blue Ribbon Honors.
2018 Awards:
Large School News Story-Academic Second Place: Jason Fisher
Large School News Story-Sports Fourth Place: Paige Novachek
Large School Feature Story-Profile Honorary Mention: Alyssa Remme and Emily Manteufel
Large School Column-Humorous First Place: Emilee Wise
Large School Column-Serious Second Place: Emily Roberts
Large School Column-Serious Fourth Place: Mary Sollitto
Large School Column-Sports First Place: Ben Makowski
Large School Column-Sports Honorary Mention: Frank Slavinsky
Large School Advertisement First Place: Andrew Merfeld
Large School Advertisement Second Place: Andrew Merfeld
Large School Advertisement Fourth Place: Emily Roberts
Large School Editorial Cartoon Honorary Mention: Pippa Austin
Large School Comic Strip First Place: Pippa Austin
Large School Comic Strip Second Place: Pippa Austin
Large School Illustration First Place: Noelle Helms
Large School Illustration Third Place: Noelle Helms
Large School Logo Design Second Place: Jerzey Popp
Large School Infographic Second Place: Jacob Theisen
Large School News Photo Honorary Mention: Zakary Will
Large School Sports Photo Second Place: Frank Slavinsky
Large School Feature Photo First Place: Jacob Theisen
Large School Feature Photo Fourth Place: Claire Bruder
Large School Essay and Series Photos First Place: Claire Bruder
Large School Essay and Series Photos Second Place: Jacob Theisen
Large School Essay and Series Photos Third Place: Frank Slavinsky
Large School Open Photo Fourth Place: Luke Hameister
Large School Open Photo Honorary Mention: Keaton Calcaterra
Large School Student Developed Website, Writing First Place: Emily Roberts
Large School Student Developed Website, Writing Second Place: Mary Sollitto
Large School Student Developed Website, Writing Third Place: Luke Hameister
Large School Graphics Second Place: Jerzey Popp
Large School Site Design First Place: Satellite Staff
Large School Video First Place: John Zwick
Large School Video Second Place: John Zwick
Large School Video Third Place: John Zwick
Large School Website Publication Not Published Through a Journalism Class Third Place: Satellite Staff
2017 Awards:
Large School News Story-Academic Fourth Place: Cel Krause
Large School Feature Story-Entertaining First Place: Ike Miller
Large School Feature Story-Entertaining Honorary Mention: Annie Stubing
Large School Feature Story-Profile Honorary Mention: Basil Eastman-Kiesow and John Zwick
Large School Column-Humorous First Place: Charley Hrobsky
Large School Column-Sports First Place: Hope DeShaney
Large School Column-Sports Third Place: Frank Slavinsky
Large School Advertisement Second Place: Andrew Merfeld
Large School Editorial Cartoon Second Place: Alicia Orlando
Large School Infographic Third Place: Kiara Vanden Langenberg
Large School News Photo First Place: Kiara Vanden Langenberg
Large School Sports Photo Third Place: Frank Slavinsky
Large School Photo Essay and Series Second Place: Ksenya Seager
Large School Open Photo Second Place: Ksenya Seager
Large School Student-Developed Website, Writing Third Place: BaJie Vang
Large School Student-Developed Website, Writing Honorary Mention: Charley Hrobsky
Large School Student-Developed Website, Photo Second Place: Ava Dieck
Large School Student-Developed Website, Photo Third Place: Ellie Callahan
Large School Video News Story First, Second, and Third Place: Marissa Hart
Large School Site Design First Place: Satellite Staff
Large School Website Publication Not Published Through a Journalism Class First Place: Satellite Staff
Pulitzer Prize Tradition Winner Third Place: Rachel Terry
2016 Awards:
Large School Column-Humorous First Place: Madeline Terlap
Large School Column- Sports Second Place: Paige Helgerson
Large School Review Second Place: Nick Morrisey
Large School Advertisement Third Place: Emma Fuhrman
Large School Editorial Cartoon Second Place: Alicia Orlando
Large School Comic Strip First Place: Alicia Orlando
Large School Illustration Second Place: Madeline Terlap
Large School Logo Design Second Place: Madeline Terlap
Large School Infographic First Place: Kiara Vanden Langenberg
Large School Essay and Series Photo First Place: Ksenya Seager
Large School Open Photo First Place: Ksenya Seager
Large School Writing Third Place: Charley Hrobsky
Large School Site Design First Place: Satellite Staff
Large School Website Not Published Through a Journalism Class Red Ribbon Honors: Satellite Staff
2015 Awards:
Large School Review Blue Ribbon Honors: Crystal Redemann
Large School Review White Ribbon Honors: Charley Hrobesky
Large School Editorial Cartoons Red Ribbon Honors: Alicia Orlando
Large School Essay and Photos White Ribbon Honors: Kaylie Gilliland
Large School Infographic Blue Ribbon Honors: Addie Zwick
Large School Open Photo White Ribbon Honors: Ksenya Seager
Student Developed Website Division Large School Writing White Ribbon Honors: Maddie Terlap
Student Developed Website Division Large School Photographics/Graphics Blue Ribbon Honors: Alivia Coon
Student Developed Website Division Large School Site Design Blue Ribbon Honors: Satellite Staff
Website not published through journalism class Large School White Ribbon Honors: Satellite Staff