Giant Congratulations to the 2024 Nebraska Student Journalist of the Year, Quinn N. Burton from Millard West High School.
Quinn’s adviser is Mark Hilburn, MJE. You can browse Quinn’s online portfolio here: https://qburton286. wixsite.com/my-site. His materials have already been received at the national level for the nationwide contest. We wish Quinn the best of luck representing our state. We will find out in KC at the National JEA/NSPA Spring Convention in April if he is a national winner, too!
The 2024 Nebraska Runner Up is Addison Schmid from Papillion-La Vista. Her adviser is Joseph Rohacik. Her portfolio can be found here: https://addisonschmid. myportfolio.com/
Both of those students will be recognized at the Class A NSAA State Journalism Awards Ceremony in Norfolk on April 23, 2024.
We would like to give a shout out to three Honorable Mentions:
Cassie J. Schlautman from Pius X High School, advised by Nolan DeWispelare
Angelik L. Twombly from North High School, advised by Molly Schmeits
Angelik L. Twombly from North High School, advised by Molly Schmeits
Olivia E Wallace from Omaha Bryan High School, advised by Kirsten Gilliland
These students put in dozens of hours creating an online portfolio and hundreds of hours being a leader on their respective staffs. Congratulations to all of you and your programs!