SDHSPA

The Journalism Institute students of the summer of 2011 take a...

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:25:36 -0500

The Journalism Institute students of the summer of 2011 take a moment to pose for a photo with instructor Susan Smith.

SDHSAA website

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:08:00 -0500

For entry forms to SDHSPA contests and events, go to the SDHSAA website linked above. Under the “Fine Arts” link choose “Journalism.”

Summer Institute Programs

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:58:00 -0500

The SDHSPA and SDSU Journalism and Mass Communication Department will again host the Summer Institute Program. This summer’s workshops include:

-June 4-7: Institute Online Adviser Workshop
Teaches advisers layout and design as well as creating better publications, selecting your staff, meeting deadlines, holding students accountable, taking photos and developing writing skills. Advisers will network with others for tips and tricks. Advisers of both yearbook and newspaper are encouraged to participate. This workshop is completely online and for advisers only. Advisers should register through SDSU Graduate school at 605-688-4181 or http://www.sdstate.edu/graduate. Cost is 1 graduate credit - $383 for self support tuition

-June 11-14: Institute Newspaper Workshop
Students and advisers gain hands-on experience in newswriting, editing, layout and design. Participants write stories, take photographs and create an actual newspaper during their workshop. Workshop is $275 for entire week and includes all workshop activities, room and board, all meals and awards banquet. Applications are available from the SDHSPA office.

For more information, contact the SDHSPA office at 605-688-6515 or email SDHSPA Coordinator Jessica J. Jensen via email at jessica.jensen@sdstate.edu.

First Edition Contest Winners

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:27:30 -0600

Congratulations to all the schools who received awards for the SDHSPA First Edition Contest. We also appreciate all those who entered! Contest winners included:

Enrollment over 175
First Place: Brandon Valley
Second Place: O’Gorman
Honorable Mention: Dakota Valley

Enrollment under 175
First Place: Northwestern
Second Place: Gettysburg
Honorable Mention: Wolsey-Wessington

Great job everyone!

Contest Deadlines

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0600

Following is a list of yearly contests hosted by the SDHSPA. Deadlines are also listed and classes are listed by overall student enrollment.

First Edition Newspaper Contest - October
- Class 1 – 175 and over
- Class 2 – Under 175

Spring Writing Contest - March
- Writing
  - Newswriting
  - In-Depth News Feature
  - Feature Story
  - Sports Story/Sports Feature
  - Sports Column
  - Editorials
  - General Interest Column/Opinion Article
  - Arts Review
- Photography
  - School Activities
  - Sports
  - Portrait
  - Story
  - Non-School Subject
- Cartoons
- Front Page Layout
- Special Edition

On The Spot Contest - October (during Convention)
- Yearbook
- Feature Writing
- News Writing

Annual Publications Contest – May (NP/LP) and September (YB)
- Newspaper
  - Class 1 – 300 and Higher
  - Class 2 – 175 to 300
  - Class 3 – Under 175
  - Class 4 – printed on in-house copiers
  - Class 5 – printed in community newspaper
- Literary Publication
  - All the same
- Yearbook
  - Class 1 – 425 and Higher
  - Class 2 – 140 to 425
  - Class 3 – 75 to 140
  - Class 4 – 45 to 75
  - Class 5 – Under 45

WELCOME!

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:04:00 -0600

Welcome to the South Dakota High School Press Association website. This site will show you contest deadlines and information, a link to the journalism handbook, Institute and convention information and much more. Feel free to email the SDHSPA Coordinator Jessica J. Jensen for more information at jessica.jensen@sdstate.edu.