REVISED 2009 STATE JOURNALISM
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS
4/24/09
(Top-12 students plus class
champions not in the top-12 qualify for the State Journalism Championships on
May 11 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In-depth News Coverage, Info
Graphic, Sports/Action Photography and Photo Illustration are all finals. The
top-six place winners in those categories will be honored with medals at the
awards ceremony at the UNL Student Union.)
Note: The entries from
Note to all advisors – Please notify the NSAA
IMMEDIATELY with any spelling corrections or if any first names are missing
from the list, call the NSAA at 402-489-0386 or e-mail us at nsaa@nsaahome.org.
Amy Been, McCook
Ashley Boman,
Tyler D'Agosta, Millard South
Christina Guthmann,
Emily Mitchell,
Amanda O'Malley, Yutan
Taylor Ruppert,
Rita Salzar, Scottsbluff
Emily Smallcomb, Broken Bow
Molly Sutherland,
Tessa Wellsandt, Johnson-Brock
Katie Zach, Gering
Alternates:
1. Brisa Rodriquez, McCook
2. Samantha Burtwistle, Chambers
3. Kyla Walnofer, Chambers
Sports/Action Photography (Top-12 Results Final)
(Top-6 Receive Medals at State Finals)
1. Jordan Johanek,
2. Brooke Sloan, Gering
3. David Neesen, Millard South
4. Jackie Clemens,
5. Whitney Ebke, Fairbury
6.
7. Brianna Hitchler,
7. Kaylee Everly, Fremont
8. Kati Green,
9. Veronica LeDuc, Waverly
10. Justin Wagner, Yutan
11. Jill Baxa,
12. Kari Kolts, Centennial
News/Feature Photography
Abi Burrows, McCook
Lindsay Byers, Papillion-La
Kaylee Everly, Fremont
Kari Kolts, Centennial
Nell Neary,
Katie Nelson, Papillion-La
Jay NeSmith, Mt. Michael Benedictine
Peggy Novotny,
Sarah O'Connor,
John Plambeck,
Ceirra Tompkin,
Samantha Williams, Papillion-La
Ashton Winkler, Gering
Alternates:
1. Jessica Peavler, Yutan
2. Valerie Cochnar,
3. Ashley Looper,
Asha Anchan, Millard North
Jack Andreasen, Hastings
Bryce Arens, Millard South
Tom Bolin, Lincoln East
Josh Cox, Mt. Michael Benedictine
Marcia Guzman, Scottsbluff
Allen Heffelfinger, Blair
Morgan Holder, Millard South
Kyle Knight,
Jessie Lassley,
Bonnie Martin, Schuyler
Amanda Woita, Waverly
Dan Wolgamott,
Alternates:
1. Alex Engler,
2. Lauren Sawyer,
Editorial Cartooning
Taylor Armstrong, Millard West
Amy Been, McCook
Ashley Boman,
Colter Burkey, Scottsbluff
Brooke Lippy, Ralston
Elle McLeay,
Jay NeSmith, Mt. Michael Benedictine
Meredithe Peer,
Megan Stice, Waverly
Rachel Swanson,
Sarah Weber, Lincoln East
Alternates:
1. Matt Johnson,
2. Annie Wickham,
3. Jacki Cech, Aquinas Catholic
Editorial Writing
Kaley Cook, Lincoln Southwest
Clayton Damme, Johnson-Brock
Katie Ehle, Fairbury
Michaela Hruska,
Sarah Jacobs, Blair
Mary Jorgenson, Millard South
Joslyn Large,
Amy McConnell, Papillion-La
Collin Mink,
Sierra Schmidt, Gering
Sandy Shedd, Scottsbluff
Michelle Stading, Waverly
Alternates:
1. Ryan Crnkovich,
2. Tanner Kahler, Aquinas Catholic
3. Laura Burtwistle, Chambers
Entertainment Review Writing
Ashley Boman,
Brenorn Brown,
Jill Coatney, Lincoln Southwest
Alex Douglas, Lincoln Southeast
Zach Harvat, Mt. Michael Benedictine
Haley Herzog, Millard South
Alexa Koch,
Amanda Loftis, Millard South
Bonnie Martin, Schulyer
Cory Masi,
Gregg May,
Devin McDermott,
Vince Moran, Scottsbluff
Steven Schubert, Blair
Alternates:
1. Josh Charvat, Mt. Michael Benedictine
Aimie Adams, Scottsbluff
Amy Been, McCook
Ashley Boman,
Josh Charvat, Mt. Michael Benedictine
Chris Dorwart,
Darcy Epstein,
Lisi Genaidy, Papillion-La
Jessi Goltl, Millard West
Allie Hoffer,
Morgan Holder, Millard South
Devin McDermott,
Tyler Simmons, Gering
Mary Susman,
Alternates:
1.
2. Denae Quijas, Scottsbluff
In-depth Newspaper Coverage (Top-12 Final Results)
(Top-6 Receive Medals at State Finals)
1. Olivia Daniel, Lauren Davis, Angela Ferrante, Shelby
Pieper, Jenny Shehan, Claire Taylor,
2. Amy McConnell, Blythe Butcher, Lindsay Byers, Paige
Jones, Jill May, Papillion-La
3. Ashten Winkler, Melissa Rexus, Sierra Schmidt, Gering
4. Jessica Lafond-Powell, Haley Hill, Rachel George,
5. Olivia Daniel, Alexa Koch, Angela Ferrante, Hannah
Langdon, Molly Sutherland, Ian Holmes,
6. Devin McDermott, Maddie Shea, Kelsey Stewart, Barbara
Anderson,
7. Aimie Adams, Kaitlin Moss, Bridger Gladney, Sandy Shedd, Scottsbluff
8. Merydeth Cummings, Jill May, Tim Emerson, Blythe Butcher,
Lisa Genaidy, Amy McConnell, Rebecca Conrad, Papillion-La
9. Katie Preston, Susie Rand, Mitch McClenahan, Sara Skiba, Nic Sweatt, Kyle Beavers, Millard West
10. Cory Masi, Angelina Arriaga, Eddie Hanline, Bri
McGuffey, Simon Falcon,
11. Courtney Brown, Molly Cox, Jaime Melton, Blaine Richter,
Taylor Ruppert, Cody Wright,
12. Jacqueline Contreras, Schuyler
1. Hannah Laugdon,
2. Jeremy Chevalier,
3. Dani Donovan, Millard West
4. Ali Hodge,
5. Maricia Guzman, Scottsbluff
5. Kate Peterson, Fremont
6. Amanda Novotny,
7. Megan Stice, Waverly
8. Cameron Bruegger, Gering
9. Amanda O'Malley, Yutan
10. Chris Dorwart,
11. Barbara Anderson,
12. Laura Burtwistle, Chambers
Newspaper Feature Writing
Asha Anchan, Millard North
Chris Bell,
Lauren Davis,
Caitlyn Diimig,
Natalie Doering,
Marcia Guzman, Scottsbluff
Keith Hartley, Beatrice
Ali Hodge,
Torry Kisser, Scottsbluff
Michelle Rieger,
Jo Shinn, Fairbury
Anna Shymanski,
Mary Susman,
Tessa Wellsandt, Johnson-Brock
Jacob Zlomke, Broken Bow
Alternates:
1. Grace Hotz,
2. Jill Baxa,
Newspaper Layout
Asha Anchon, Millard North
Angelina Arriaga,
Brad Bowdino,
Kaley Cook, Lincoln Southwest
Merydeth Cummings, Papillion-La
Katie Ehle, Fairbury
Becca Godwin,
Austin Hall, Fremont
Zach Harvat, Mt. Michael Benedictine
Kelsey Janda,
Nell Neary,
Michelle Rieger,
Kelsey Sejkora, Hastings
Sara Slater,
Sam Taylor,
Alternates:
1. Jessica Lafond-Powell,
2. Josh Cox, Mt. Michael Benedictine
News Writing
Blythe Butcher, Papillion-La
Rebecca Conrad, Papillion-La
Katie Ehle, Fairbury
Julie Girard,
Kelsey Jochum,
Alex Lim, Mt. Michael Benedictine
Bridget McQuillan,
Taylor Muell, Fairbury
Sara Slater,
Shelby Tyan,
Alternates:
1. Caitlyn Diimig,
2. Ashley Boman,
3. Ben Schilling, McCook
Photo Illustration (Top-12 Final Results)
(Top-6 Receive Medals at State Finals)
1. Dani Donovan, Millard West
2. Nell Neary,
3. Jay NeSmith, Mt. Michael Benedictine
4. Nicholas Neuwirth,
5. Sandy Shedd, Scottsbluff
6. Kelsy Reynoldson, Waverly
7. Jeremy Chevalier,
8. Bridget McQuillan,
9. Jessica Hansen,
10. Sarah Weber, Lincoln East
11. Kari Kolts, Centennial
Sports Feature Writing
Brian Ackman,
Alyssa Amen, Millard North
Kayla Essink,
Jordan Giese, Fremont
Kaitlin Hahn, Millard South
Taylor Jundt,
Denae Quijas, Scottsbluff
Zac Rada, Scottsbluff
Seth Schaeffer, McCook
Sierra Schmidt, Gering
Annie Tracy,
Robert Vencil, Ralston
Scott Wexler, Millard North
Kyle Wright,
Alternates:
1. Sam Peshek,
2. Moriah Johnson,
3. Merydeth Cummings,
Sports News Coverage
Bryce Arens, Millard South
McRae Bell, Lincoln Southwest
Abi Burrows, McCook
Jeremy Chevalier,
Maranda Loughlin,
Becca Godwin,
Jim Higgins, Beatrice
Kristyn Kocsis,
Denae Quijas, Scottsbluff
Rebekah Remus,
Brett Sales, Waverly
Zach Tegler, Waverly
Dan Wolgamott,
Alternates:
1. Shelby Allen, McCook
2. Lance Kush,
Yearbook Feature Writing
Jessica Anderjeska,
Emily Barnens, Papillion-La
Chris Bell, Mt. Michael Benedictine
Kelsey Buglewicz, Millard South
Abi Burrows, McCook
Carolyn Clark, Scottsbluff
Emily Harding,
Amy Jewell,
Monica Knapp,
Elisabeth Loeck,
Eva Lube,
Marissa Reiling, Lincoln Southeast
Kelsey Supenski,
Alternates:
1. Hailey Buddenburg, McCook
Yearbook Layout
Julia Boulay,
Jeremy Chevalier,
Dani Donovan, Millard West
Emily Dueland, McCook
Katie Lawlor, Millard North
Emily Mitchell,
Peggy Novotny,
Jalayne Prorok,
Emmy Russell,
Emily Sybrant,
Kayla Welsh,
Dan Whitaker, Mt. Michael Benedictine
Alternates:
1. Sarah Amick, Waverly
2. Katie Nelson, Papillion-La
3. Tessa Kaufman, Gering
Yearbook Theme Development
Nicole Baker, Kaitlyn Cooper, Kyliane Jones,
Catelyn Cantril, Scottsbluff
Dani Donovan, Katie Miller, Madeline Brown, Millard West
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Lisi Genaidy, Emily Lynch, Papillion-La
Kari Kolts, Emily Hemphill, Centennial
Katie Lawlor, Millard North
Betty Lewis, Kati Green, Sara Schutte,
Joe Murnan, Peggy Novotny, Chris Dorwart,
Sarah O'Connor, Emily Mitchell, Katie Matejka,
Sam Seina, Jordan Johanek, Callie Morgan,
Emily Sybrant,
Jim Wardian, Maddie Rock, Millard South
Alternates:
1. Emily Dueland, Elexa Kotschwar, McCook
2. Katie Ehle, Taylor Muell, Fairbury
Yearbook Theme Copy Writing
Catelyn Cantril, Scottsbluff
Dani Donovan, Millard West
Emily Dueland, McCook
Melissa Rexus, Gering
Heather Mugrage,
Madison Martinez, Gering
Ashley Boman,
Lisi Genaidy, Papillion-La
Morgan Woodbury,
Kati Green,
Joe Murnan,
Alternates:
1. Charity Springer,
2. Kayla Essink,
3. Madeline Brown, Millard West
Yearbook Sports Feature Writing
Shelby Allen, McCook
Katie Bojan, Papillion-La
Ashley Boman,
Josh Charvat,
Jim Ficenec,
Melissa House,
Monica Knapp,
Heather Nelson,
Elise Polly, McCook
Emmy Russell,
Courtney Russell, Lincoln East
Ben Schilling, McCook
Sierra Schmidt, Gering
Hayley Wright, Millard West
Alternates:
1. Tessa Conaway,
2. Josh Kinney, Scottsbluff
3. Neleigh Frandsen, Lincoln Southwest