Clarke Central High School student members of the National Scholastic Press Association Honor Roll pose for a picture outside the English hall trophy case on April 26. Viewpoints Editor Molly Harwell, a sophomore, was one of 14 CCHS students to be inducted into the NSPA Honor Roll in 2022. “It feels really nice to be recognized for the work that the other members of the NSPA Honor Roll and I have worked so hard for this year,” Harwell said. “I really appreciate the opportunity to be a part of (the Honor Roll), and it has encouraged me to be both a better student and student journalist.” Photo by Kalli Samaltanos
Fourteen Clarke Central High School student journalists were recognized for academic excellence.
MINNEAPOLIS — National Scholastic Press Association, the nation’s largest association for scholastic journalists, has inducted approximately 1,300 high-school scholars and student journalists into its 2022 Journalism Honor Roll on April 25.
Locally, 14 students from Clarke Central High School were honored.
“These outstanding students excel in both the classroom and in their school newsrooms,” associate director Gary Lundgren said. “The future of journalism is bright if these students are any indication.”
In addition to serving for at least two years on a high school student media staff, in broadcast, newspaper, magazine, online or yearbook, the students have earned a 3.5 or higher grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.
Senior inductees are eligible to compete for a $1,000 scholarship, and NSPA will announce the scholarship winner in May.
All Honor Roll inductees will receive a certificate of recognition and will be listed in the association’s Best of the High School Press, a yearly publication showcasing the winners in the association’s student media competitions. Inductees are also eligible to wear a special honor cord at graduation.
Through education, training and recognition programs, NSPA promotes the standards and ethics of good journalism. Its educational programs, both on-site and virtual, train thousands of student journalists and advisers, and its awards programs include the Pacemaker Award, the nation’s preeminent publication honor. NSPA celebrated 100 years of service in 2021.
“It’s great to see the scholarship of our journalists outside the realm of the ODYSSEY Media Group environment,” OMG and iliad Literary-Art Magazine adviser David Ragsdale. “There’s no doubt journalism teaches students time management, diligence and critical thinking that shows up across the academic spectrum.”
Digital Managing Editor Natalie Schliekelman, a senior, is grateful that her work throughout her high school journalism experience has been recognized.
“I’ve been on the NSPA Honor Roll for three years of my high school experience — ever since I was eligible. It’s cool to know that there’s recognition like this for high school journalists. Student journalism is something that’s been so foundational to my high school experience,” Schliekelman said.
NSPA Honor Roll awardees:
Maya Clement, Odyssey Media Group
Lukas Cornish, Odyssey Newsmagazine
Audrey Enghauser, Odyssey Newsmagazine
Kaija Gilbertson, Iliad Literary-Art Magazine
Molly Harwell, Odyssey Newsmagazine
Ireland McCage, Odyssey Media Group
Luna Reichert, Odyssey Newsmagazine
Cadence Schapker, Odyssey Newsmagazine
Natalie Schliekelman, Odyssey Media Group
Chloe Sears, Odyssey Newsmagazine
Audrey St. Onge, Odyssey Newsmagazine
Antonio Starks, Odyssey Newsmagazine
Isabella Westrich, Odyssey Newsmagazine
Nico Willman, Odyssey Newsmagazine
