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 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 led 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 2020 Northeastern Wisconsin Scholastic Press Association (NEWSPA) Awards, the Satellite won 54 awards, including 12 Blue Ribbon Honors.
2020 Awards:
Large School News Story-General Third Place: Jordan Van Domelen
Large School News Story-Academic Third Place: Collin Parker
Large School Feature Story-Entertaining Fifth Place: Kya Meunier
Large School Feature Story-Entertaining Honorable Mention: Tyler Schraven
Large School Feature Story-Personality Profile Honorable Mention: Emily Stingle and Kya Meunier
Large School Feature Story-News Based First Place: Ashlyn Jacobs
Large School Feature Story-Sports Fifth Place: Evan Krook
Large School Editorial Fourth Place: Kara Cowell
Large School Column-Humorous First Place: Ethan Krueger
Large School Column-Humorous Second Place: Ashlyn Jacobs
Large School Column-Humorous Fourth Place: Kiana Valeri
Large School Column-Sports First Place: Evan Krook
Large School Column-Sports Third Place: Will Foucalt
Large School Column-Sports Fourth Place: Jack Carlson
Large School In-Depth Reporting II Second Place: Satellite Staff
Large School In-Depth Reporting II Third Place: Satellite Staff
Large School In-Depth Reporting II Fifth Place: Satellite Staff
Large School Advertisement First Place: Abi Wise
Large School Advertisement Fifth Place: Emlyn Swardenski
Large School Advertisement Honorable Mention: Abi Wise
Large School Editorial Cartoon Second Place: Pippa Austin
Large School Editorial Cartoon Fourth Place: Pippa Austin
Large School Editorial Cartoon Honorable Mention: Liz Oakland
Large School Comic Strip Third Place: Pippa Austin
Large School Comic Strip Fourth Place: Pippa Austin
Large School Comic Strip Honorable Mention: Liz Oakland
Large School Illustration Second Place: Liz Oakland
Large School Illustration Fourth Place: Elaina Plankey
Large School Logo Design First Place: Lauren Miller
Large School Logo Design Second Place: Emlyn Swardenski
Large School Logo Design Third Place: Emlyn Swardenski
Large School Infographic First Place: Abi Wise
Large School Infographic Third Place: Abi Wise
Large School Infographic Fourth Place: Paris Schafer and Oli Balke
Large School Sports Photo Honorable Mention: Kendall Retzki
Large School Feature Photo Honorable Mention: Rhieley Mulder
Large School Essay and Series Photo First Place: Emily Stingle
Large School Essay and Series Photo Third Place: Lauren Sturgell
Large School Essay and Series Photo Fourth Place: Molly Ellmann
Large School Writing First Place: Collin Parker
Large School Writing Third Place: Lauren Sturgell
Large School Photographs/Graphics First Place: Madison Pedersen
Large School Photographs/Graphics Second Place: Lauren Sturgell
Large School Photographs/Graphics Third Place: Elaina Plankey
Large School Site Design Second Place: Satellite Staff
Large School Social Media First Place: Satellite Staff
Large School Social Media Second Place: Ashlyn Jacobs and Tori Rondeau
Large School Multimedia First Place: Satellite Staff
Large School Multimedia Third Place: Satellite Staff
Large School Multimedia Fourth Place: Satellite Staff
Large School News Video First Place: Robert Barthell and Jason Fisher
Large School News Video Second Place: Ashlyn Jacobs and Elaina Plankey
Large School News Video Third Place: Elaina Plankey
Large School Website Publication Not Published Through a Journalism Class Third Place: Satellite Staff
2019 Awards:
Large School Column-Sports Second Place: Frank Slavinsky
Large School Column-Serious First Place: Sammy Meverden
Large School Column-Serious Honorable Mention: Josie Cleveland
Large School Column-Humorous First Place: Emilee Wise
Large School Column-Humorous Honorable Mention: Ally Poss
Large School In-Depth Reporting II Honorable Mention: Ally Poss and Jason Fisher
Large School News Story-Academic Honorable Mention: Josie Cleveland
Large School Review Second Place: Bella Mullally
Large School Comic Strip Second Place: Emilee Wise
Large School Comic Strip Third Place: Pippa Austin
Large School Comic Strip Fourth Place: Pippa Austin
Large School Editorial Honorable Mention: Pippa Austin
Large School Advertisement Third Place: Joshua Sturgell
Large School Advertisement Third Place: Joshua Sturgell
Large School Illustration Second Place: Emilee Wise
Large School Logo Design Second Place: Abi Wise
Large School Infographic First Place: Abi Wise
Large School Photo Essay Series First Place: Claire Bruder
Large School Feature & Open Photo First Place: Sammy Meverden
Large School Feature & Open Photo Honorable Mention: Claire Bruder
Large School News Photo Honorable Mention: Emilee Wise
Large School Photo Graphic First Place: Olivia LeMay
Large School Photo Graphic Second Place: Emilee Wise
Large School Photo Graphic Third Place: Olivia LeMay
Large School Video Division First Place: Emha “Fudhol” Ismaulidin
Large School Video Division Second Place: Students of Journalism
Large School Video Division Third Place: Evan Miracle & Solon Ramos
Large School Site Design First Place: Satellite Staff
Large School Writing Honorable Mention: Drew Karle
Large School Website Publication Not Published Through a Journalism Class First Place: Satellite Staff
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