Journalism

Mrs. Lalfeur is the sponsor and teacher as it is a co-curricular activity

This is an NSAA-sponsored activity & includes the competition events

What is Journalism?

  • The first year someone takes journalism it is an English credit.

  • The class is open to all high school students 9-12.

  • It can be taken all four years of high school or just a single year.

  • We focus on photography, newswriting, and specialized writing like sports, entertainment, and columns.

Past State Medalists and Events:

  • 2016 Class B State Champion -- Breanna Smith - Yearbook Feature

  • 2016 Class B State Champion -- Grayce McCoormick - Column Writing

  • 2016 Class B State 5th Place -- Madison Obermiller - Sports Feature

  • 2016 Class B State 4th Place -- Jenna Johnson - News Writing

  • 2016 Class B State 4th Place -- Jenna Johnson - Entertainment

Professional journalists that have come from our program:

  • Grayce McCormick -- Baltimore Sun

  • Breanna Smith -- KMTV Channel 7 Producer

  • Kate Larsen -- Semi-Professional Blogger