HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High School’s journalism department remains the state’s gold standard when it comes to student-produced newspapers and yearbooks.
Humboldt brought home its sixth consecutive state sweepstakes championship Saturday at the Kansas Scholastic Press Association competition at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.
The latest state title breaks the record, previously held by Kapaun Mt. Carmel, according to a school press release.
Humboldt placed in 20 categories, among Class 3A and 4A schools, which also is a state record for schools of any size in Kansas.
Of its 37 entries, Humboldt was a top finalist in 15 of them. Humboldt’s 45 points in the 3A division, dwarfed all other schools. Second-place finisher Sterling High School had 11 points, followed by Silver Lake with 10.
“Waiting for the state results was nerve-racking, but when we finally received the news that we had won it was liberating,” said Hannah Hulett, Cub Tracks co-editor in chief and features editor. “I cannot even describe the immense pride I feel in respect to not only winning the 2016 KSPA State Journalism Competition, but also towards breaking the record for most consecutive wins. I am so honored to share in this accomplishment, and I think it goes without saying that it’s a pretty great day to be a Cub.”
Those who placed individually for Humboldt:
— Senior Kailyn Hammer, News Writing (Honorable Mention)
— Sophomore Chassis Hoepker: Advertising (2nd place)
— Senior Hannah Hulett: Infographics (2nd place); Editorial Writing (Honorable Mention); and Feature Writing (Honorable Mention)
— Junior Morgan Lea: Photo Illustration (3rd place)
— Junior Kira McReynolds: Yearbook Layout (3rd place)
— Junior Annalise Whitcomb: Sports Writing (2nd place)
— Sophomore Rylan Wilhite: Online Photo Gallery (1st place)
— Sophomore Britnee Works: Cutline Writing (3rd place)
— Senior Briana Yokum: Sports Photography (2nd place)
