For the first time in three years, the state journalism conference was held in person.
On Monday, October 17, some of Garretson’s journalism students as well as over 300 other students from across the state gathered at South Dakota State University for the South Dakota High School Press Convention.
Throughout the day, students listened to speakers who are involved in journalism including college seniors currently working for SDSU’s campus newspaper, The Collegian, and other industry professionals. Attendees also went to breakout sessions focusing on writing, photography, yearbook layout, social media, and interviewing.
At the end of the conference, awards were handed out for newswriting and photography as well as school newspapers and yearbooks. Garretson was able to come away with a few acknowledgements as well.
SUPERIOR AWARDS Bryn Swatek (Photography - Sports and School Activity) Rebekah Roth (News Writing - Editorial)
EXCELLENT AWARDS Blue Ink Newspaper Tyler Erickson (Photography - Non-School Activity) Rebekah Roth (Photography - Non-School Activity, Newswriting - Feature, General News) Nora Bonte (Photography - Sports) Adi Fink (Newswriting - Feature) Natalie Kuhnert (Newswriting - Editorial) Dmitriy Sysa (Newswriting - Editorial) Treyton Chester (Newswriting - Feature) Reagan Altman (Newswriting - Sports) Marieke Salomon (Newswriting - Sports)
