GSPA and its members from across the state celebrated the best in scholastic journalism at the 2022 Spring Workshop and Awards April 11 at the University of Georgia’s Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Watch the video!
Read MoreCongratulations to the following winners of the 2022 First Amendment Essay contest: Courtney Suber, North Springs High School, First Place; Sarah Meiselman, North Springs High School, Second Place; Riley Ramsey, Clarke Central High School, third place.
Read MoreSee highlights made with footage captured by GSPA Student Ambassador Chloe Sears of Clarke Central High School’s ODYSSEY Media Group. Plus, view a gallery of photos from the event, which includes images made by GSPA Ambassadors Ella Chesney of Marietta High School’s Pitchfork newspaper and Jordan Tovin of Woodward Academy’s Phoenix yearbook.
Read MoreGSPA and its members from across the state will celebrate the best in scholastic journalism at the 2022 Spring Workshop and Awards. The event will be held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education on Monday, April 11. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. A workshop will lead the event, 9-11:45 a.m., followed by an awards luncheon at noon, catered by the Georgia Center. Professional dress is suggested. Register here.
Read MoreAuthor, business owner, executive producer and filmmaker Keysha Lee will share an inspirational message with high school journalists and teachers at the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Workshop and Awards on Monday, April 11 at the University of Georgia Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Register at www.ugagspa.org/workshop-awards.
Read MoreMelissa Liu, co-editor-in-chief for The Messenger newspaper at Northview High School in Johns Creek, Georgia, has been named the 2022 Georgia Champion Journalist of the Year by the Georgia Scholastic Press Association and the Journalism Education Association.
Read MoreRegister now for the 2022 Summer Media Academy and choose from three concentrations: Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism, or Entertainment and Media Studies. Limited need-based scholarships are available and are due Feb. 28. View the story for dates, pricing and other details.
Read MoreGSPA Student Ambassador Jordan Tovin of Woodward Academy authored the following piece from his perspective of attending the Winter Conference.
Read MoreEach month, we will feature work from our GSPA Student Ambassadors.
Star Pompa is a senior at Mary Persons High School where she serves as editor-in-chief for Empescope Yearbook. View some of the photos she has captured. The photos are reprinted with permission.
Read MoreWinter Conference attendees explored the theme of “Reflection” through the On-the-Spot Photography contest.
Read MoreStudents showcased their experiences at the Winter Conference on Feb. 10, 2022 through the On-the-Spot Social Media Contest. Posts were featured on Instagram and Twitter in a variety of ways.
Read MoreEach month, GSPA will feature work from our Student Ambassadors.
Melissa Liu is a senior Northview High School where she serves co-editor-in-chief for The Messenger. Read one of her co-authored pieces about community efforts to mitigate climate change effects. The article is reprinted with permission.
Read MoreDo you believe that public schools should be able to punish students for their off-campus speech? Consider sharing your opinion by entering this year’s First Amendment Essay contest, which has been extended through Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. There is no entry fee to participate. The top three winners and their publications will receive monetary prizes.
Read MoreThe 2021-22 Spring General Excellence Competition and Individual Awards contest are now open! Submit your best work from broadcasts, newsmagazines, newspapers and news websites. Additionally, Achievement Awards are open to all publication types. For details and entry forms, go to https://www.ugagspa.org/spring-competitions. The deadline for all entries is Feb. 28.
Read MoreGSPA will offer two on-the-spot contests during the Winter Conference on Feb. 10. Both will be open to student attendees of any publication type. There are no entry fees for either of these contests.
Read MoreAre you a creative student who is looking to get more involved with GSPA and want to have your artwork featured at the 2022 winter conference?
Read MoreSeniors and juniors are invited to enter the Georgia Champion Journalist and Junior Journalist of the Year contests. Entrants must create a comprehensive online portfolio to showcase their best journalistic pieces, skills and achievements. There are no entry fees for either of these contests. All completed entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2022. This year’s contests feature increased monetary prizes!
Read MoreGSPA is now accepting entries for the 2022 First Amendment Essay Competition. As an essential part of our democracy, the press and education, the First Amendment remains an important area of study and review. Students should write 300-500 words addressing the new prompt for 2022.
Read MoreReserve your spot at the 2022 GSPA Winter Conference on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center. The theme is “Back Together.”
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