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Parkway West Students Nab Honors at National Journalism Convention

Four students attended a national journalism convention in San Antonio earlier in November.

Four students from Parkway West High School attended the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association High School Journalism Convention in San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 15-17.

Students attended pre-convention conferences in broadcasting, design, writing and photography. In addition, students attended over 200 different hands-on sessions and write off competitions. 

Out of 1,734 write off participants, Olivia Mocino received an Honorable Mention for her academic story and caption writing, Emily Bailer received Honorable Mention for her Student Life story and caption writing and Megan Reilly received an Excellent rating for her Club story and caption writing. 

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For the first time in 44 years, West High won Second Place Best of Show for the 2011-2012 Yearbook. 

This information was provided by the Parkway School District.

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