Awards
QUILL AND SCROLL AWARDS
Critiques
Gallup Award
2015, 2013, 2010, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2001
First Place Award
2014, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2000
National winners
Edin Sehic, 2017 — personality profile
Anne Rogers, 2016 — editorial writing
Kate Lichter, 2016 — feature writing
Casey Metcalf, 2016 — opinion writing
Carly Kinning, 2015 — editorial writing
Myles Kirkpatrick, 2015 — sports writing
Lizzie Orr, 2015 — infographics
Anne Rogers, 2015 — editorial writing
Ellen Bennett, 2014 — news writing
Monica Gagne, 2014 — news/feature photography
Anne Rogers, 2014 — editorial writing
Austin Busch, 2013 — news/feature photography
Lauren Coffey and Ian Dunshee, 2012 — in-depth team
Duncan Sinclair, 2012 — editorial cartoon
Lauren Coffey, 2011 — editorial writing
Michael Knoedel, 2011 — editorial writing
Kari Dockum, 2008 — news writing
Amy Lovejoy, 2008 — feature writing
Julia Manning, 2008 — feature writing
Veronica Roshek, 2008 — in-depth writing
Larissa French, 2007 — editorial writing
Larissa French, 2007 — news writing
Veronica Roshek, 2007 — feature writing
Mike Slusark, 2007 — column writing
Kari Dockum, 2006 — feature writing
Claire Lekwa, 2006 — review writing
Torey Robinson, 2006 — sports writing
Xian Zhang, 2006 — column writing
Tyler Buller, 2005 — column writing
Chelsea Smith, 2005 — sports photography
Jane Slusark, 2004 — news story
Matthew Putney, 2003 — sports photography
Matthew Putney, 2003 — news/feature photography
Haley Findley, 2002 — editorial cartoon
Zach Webster, 2001 — sports story
Nathan Benn, 1998 — news/feature photography
Kim Kohles, 1998 — feature story
Nell National Scholarship winner
Lauren Coffey, 2014
Claire Lekwa, 2006, $1,500
Jane Slusark, 2004, $500
JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Individual Write-Off Contests
Superior
Kathryn Ikeda, 2016 — feature writing
Grace Coleman, 2015 — news writing
Natalie Larimer, 2014 — review writing
Mike Shi, 2010 — editing
Kari Dockum, 2007 — editing
Chelsea Nelson, 2007 — news writing
Elise Mullen, 2005 — news writing
Van Holmgren, 2001 — editorial cartooning
Excellent
Carly Campbell, 2014 — sports writing
Mallorie Goodale, 2013 — news writing
Laura Scieszinski, 2013 — press law and ethics
Kelsey Kruse, 2010 — feature writing
Paige Plaskitt, 2010 — news/feature photography
Jeremy Mullen, 2008 — editorial writing
Torey Robinson, 2007 — feature writing
Dan Haight, 2006 — newspaper feature photography
Veronica Roshek, 2006 — editing
Tyler Buller, 2005 — editorial writing
Elise Mullen, 2003 — feature writing
Sheena Wendel, 2003 — sports writing
Megan Webster, 2001 — photography
Spencer Wise, 1998 — review writing
Spencer Wise, 1998 — sports writing
Honorable Mention
Angela Cai, 2016 — news writing
Kitarrah Mangra-Dutcher, 2016 — photo story
Kathryn Ikeda, 2015 — feature writing
Bryce Schulte, 2015 — news editing / headline writing
Brianna Erickson, 2014 — first-year photography
Clare Farrell, 2014 — advertising
Zoe Wilson, 2014 — news magazine layout
Clare Farrell, 2013 — advertising
Carly Kinning, 2013 — newsmagazine layout
Mirza Besic, 2011 — commentary writing
Lauren Coffey, 2011 — feature writing
Laura Scieszinski, 2011 — sports writing
Evan Culbert, 2010 — newsmagazine layout
Kelly McGowan, 2010 — advertising
Spencer Vasey, 2010 — review writing
Lauren Gehrke, 2009 — feature writing
Liz Waller, 2009 — poetry
Brennan Winget, 2009 — advertising
Haley Johnson, 2008 — newspaper layout
Brennan Winget, 2008 — advertising
Mike Slusark, 2006 — commentary
Torey Robinson, 2006 — sports writing
David Zorn, 2006 — editorial cartooning
Larissa French, 2005 — news writing
Alex Guns, 2005 — review writing
Xian Zhang, 2005 — editorial writing
Jane Slusark, 2003 — news writing
Eric Butterwick, 2001 — sports writing
Natalie Baltzley, 1999 — editing
Kristi Kielhorn, 1999 — feature writing
Genevieve Ramsay, 1998 — feature writing
Jake Reichling, 1998 — sports writing
Emily Betz, 1996 — feature writing
NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Pacemaker Winner
2014
Pacemaker Finalist
2015, 2016
Online Pacemaker Finalist
2016
Critiques
All-American 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001
First Class 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
Second Class 2014
NSPA Best of Show
Third place, Indianapolis— 2016
Sixth place, Kansas City — 2010
Seventh place, San Francisco, 2001
Eighth place, Kansas City — 2000
Ninth place, Phoenix — 2002
Tenth place, Atlanta — 1999
NSPA Best of Show Specialty issue
Third place, 1999 — Atlanta
Best of Contests Newspaper
Anne Rogers, 2015 — HM editorial writing
Lauren Coffey, 2011 — HM editorial writing
Claire Lekwa, 2006 — Wikoff Editorial Leadership Scholarship winner, $1,000
Jane Slusark, 2004 — 3rd place newswriting
Lena Rydberg, 2000 — 2nd place news photography
Journalism Honor Roll
Catherine Carraci, 2010 — newspaper
Evan Culbert, 2010 — newspaper
Lauren Gehrke, 2010 — newspaper
Matt Knoedel, 2010 — newspaper
Kallen Kramer, 2010 — newspaper
Kelsey Kruse, 2010 — newspaper
Kyle Soyer, 2010 — newspaper
Amy Lovejoy, 2009 — newspaper
Jeremy Mullen, 2009 — newspaper
Kari Dockum, 2008 — newspaper
Larissa French, 2007 — newspaper
Mike Slusark, 2007 — newspaper
Tyler Buller, 2006 — newspaper
Claire Lekwa, 2006 — newspaper
Al Neuharth Free Spirit Award Winner
Laura Scieszinski, 2013 — $1,000
Torey Robinson, 2007 —$1,000
Tyler Buller, 2005 — top 8 finalist in the national, $1,000
KC Star Hemingway Writing Contest
Tyler Buller, 2005 — commentary national winner, $2,500
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL PRESS ASSOCIATION AWARDS
News Team of the Year
2nd place, 2016
2nd place, 2015
Overall Package
First place, 2005
Photography
First place, 2005, 2004, 2003
Second place, 2013, 2007, 1999
Third place, 2014, 2006, 2000
Honorable mention, 2001
Graphics and Illustrations
First place, 2006
Second place, 2005, 2000
Third place, 2013, 2012
Honorable Mention, 2014, 2011
Writing
First place, 2006
Second place, 2004
Third place, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2000
Honorable Mention, 2012, 2007, 2005
Online Website
Second place, 2013
Individual Multimedia, Writing, Photo and Design Contests
First place
Esmeralda Flores, 2016 — sports photography
Kitarrha Mangra-Dutcher/Kathryn Ikeda, 2016 — photo slideshow
Bryce Schulte, 2016 — column
Katie Lichter, 2016 — feature photography
Carly Campbell, 2015 — sports photography
Carly Kinning, 2015 — feature photography
Katie Lichter, 2015 — photo illustration
Mallorie Goodale, 2014 — personality profile
Mollie Greenwood, 2014 — column writing
Anne Rogers, 2014 — personality profile
Laura Schwartz, 2014 — news photography
Anne Rogers, 2013 — feature writing
Paige Cramer, 2013 — page design
Evan Culbert, 2012 — design
Kelsey Kruse, 2011 — feature writing
Kallen Kramer, 2009 — in-depth reporting
Julia Manning, 2009 — sports writing
Andy Hummel, 2008 — illustrations
Andy Kane, 2008 — editorial writing
Torey Robinson, 2006 — sports writing
Elizabeth Timmins, 2006 — feature writing
Xian Zhang, 2006 — personality profile
Kristin Boscaljon, 2005 — feature photography
Tyler Buller, 2005 — column writing
Krisitn Boscaljon, 2004 — news photography
Jane Slusark, 2004 — news writing
Chelsea Smith, 2004 — sports photography
Matthew Putney, 2003 — feature photography
Matthew Putney, 2003 — sports photography
Katie Carter, 2000 — editorial writing
Matt Skeens, 2000 — design
Nathan Benn, 1998 — sports photography
Second place
Esmeralda Flores/Ben Lunn, 2016 — photo story
Esmeralda Flores, 2016 — photo slideshow
Carly Campbell, 2016 — multi-page design
Sarah Caporelli, 2016 — in-depth news
Ahmad Smith, 2016 — feature photography
Clare Farrell/Carly Campbell, 2015 — infographic
Clare Farrell/Allison Klein, 2015 — in-depth news
Clare Farrell/Zoe Wilson, 2015 — two-page design
Mallorie Goodale, 2014 — infographic
Natalie Larimer, 2014 — news photography
Laura Scieszinski, 2014 — staff editorial
Laura Scieszinski, 2013 — staff editorial
Laura Scieszinski, 2013 — feature photo
Austin Busch, 2013 — editorial cartooning
Monica Gagne, 2013 — page design
Lauren Coffey, 2011 — editorial writing
Kelsey Kruse, 2011 — personality profile
Brittany Deal, 2009 — news writing
Kiera Morrill, 2009 — sports photography
Dan Haight, 2007 — news photography
Torey Robinson, 2007 — editorial writing
Bekah Reece, 2006 — editorial cartooning
Sam Schroeder, 2006 — sports photography
Elizabeth Timmins, 2006 — design
Emily Bibler, 2005 — design
Staff, 2005 — graphics
Dawn Wilkens, 2005 — news photography
Claire Lekwa, 2004 — feature writing
Jane Slusark, 2004 — news writing
Sam Ites, 2003 — design
Rachel Mullen, 2003 — news writing
Matthew Putney, 2003 — feature photography
Alicia Metcalf, 2002 — news writing
Lena Rydberg, 2000 — feature photography
Spencer Wise, 2000 — editorial writing
Nathan Benn, 1998 — feature photography
Jason Ranker, 1993 — editorial writing
Third place
Ben Lunn, 2016 — sports photography
Esmeralda Flores, 2016 — photo story
Sam Farrell, 2016 — personality profile
Eileen Lagerblade/Esmeralda Flores/Anna Losen, 2016 — one-page design
Kathryn Ikeda, 2016 — news photo
Kate Lichter, 2016 — web design
Sarah Caporelli, 2015 — staff editorial
Hannah Crooks, 2015 — feature photography
Clare Farrell/Allison Klein, 2015 — in-depth news
Clare Farrell, 2015 — infographic
Carly Kinning, 2015 — web design
Ashley Long, 2015 — news photography
Carissa Metcalf, 2015 — news story
Jeremy Caracci, 2014 — news cover
Sarah Margolin, 2014 — news cover
Niki Ferguson, 2013 — sports photo
Anne Rogers, 2013 — sports story
Ashley Enger, 2012 — personality profile
Taylor Joens, 2012 — sports writing
Zach Winjum, 2012 — news writing
Alexa Anderson, 2011 — news writing
Evan Culbert, 2010 — sports writing
Brittany Deal, 2009 — editorial writing
Staff, 2009 — graphics
Austin Hartsook, 2008 — sports writing
Kiera Morrill, 2008 — personality profile
Alex Guns, 2007 — editorial writing
Susan Clausen, 2006 — editorial writing
Laura Messerly, 2005 — news writing
Mike Slusark, 2005 — editorial writing
Xian Zhang, 2005 — news photography
Staff, 2004 — graphics
Aaron Holmgren, 2003 — feature photography
Alicia Metcalf, 2003 — profile writing
Matthew Putney, 2003 — sports photography
Chris Sigmund, 2003 — editorial writing
Van Holmgren, 2002 — editorial cartooning
Van Holmgren, 2001 — illustrations
Van Holmgren, 2001 — editorial cartooning
Matthew Putney, 2001 — sports photography
Gavin Kucera, 2000 — illustrations
Nathan Benn, 1997 — feature photography
Kristen Warren, 1996 — editorial writing
Fourth place
Clare Farrell, 2015 — personality profile
Carly Kinning/Anne Rogers, 2015 — photo story
Natalie Larimer, 2015 — column writing
Ashley Long, 2015 — news photography
Fifth place
Clare Farrell, 2015 — two-page design
Kathryn Ikeda, 2015 — news writing
Anne Rogers, 2015 — in-depth news
Anne Rogers, 2015 — sports photography
Anne Rogers, 2015 — staff editorial
Honorable mention
Carly Campbell, 2016 — sports story
Kate Lichter/Ahmad Smith, 2016 — photo slideshow
Esmeralda Flores, 2016 — news photo
Eileen Lagerblade, 2016 — infograph
Kallie Bebee, 2016 — editorial cartoon
Clare Farrell, 2015 — feature writing
Clare Farrell, 2015 — two-page design
Carly Kinning, 2015 — feature photography
Carly Kinning/Anne Rogers, 2015 — photo story
Laura Scieszinski, 2014 — staff editorial
Austin Busch, 2013 — news photo
Hannah Soyer, 2011 — opinion writing
Matt Knoedel, 2010 — editorial writing
Kyle Soyer, 2010 — personality profile
Matthew Courtney, 2008 — sports photography
Andy Hummel, 2008 — editorial cartooning
Julia Manning, 2008 — feature writing
Veronica Roshek, 2008 — column writing
Dan Haight, 2007 — sports photography
Veronica Roshek, 2007 — layout and design
Mike Slusark, 2007 — column writing
Claire Lekwa, 2006 — feature writing
Sam Schroeder, 2006 — news photography
Sam Schroeder, 2006 — sports photography
Mike Slusark, 2005 — profile writing
Brecca Hoffman, 2004 — columns
Lia Yoon, 2004 — feature writing
Morgan Leitner, 2003 — feature writing
Matthew Putney, 2003 — sports photography
Matt Campbell, 2002 — columns
Staff, 2002 — graphics
Staff, 2000 — graphics
Courtney Howard, 2000 — in depth writing
Rina Strenge, 2000 — news writing
Beau Brindley, 1996 — profile writing
Emerging Journalist
Kathryn Ikeda, 2016
Bryce Schulte, 2016
Carissa Dobson, 2015
Hannah Crooks, 2015
Carly Kinning, 2014
Gabby Ledesma, 2014
Anne Rogers, 2014
IHSPA High School Photographer of the Year
Ashley Long, 2016, 2nd place
Kate Lichter, 2016, 3rd place
Laura Schwartz, 2014
Laura Schwartz, 2013
Sam Schroeder 2006
Kristin Boscaljon, 2005
Afton Simpson, 2004
Aaron Holmgren, 2003
Matthew Putney, 2002
IHSPA High School Designer of the Year
Eileen Lagerblade, 2016, 2nd place
Helen Moritz, 2016, 3rd place
IHSPA High School Writer of the Year
Carly Campbell, 2016, 3rd place
Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarship winner
Claire Lekwa, 2006 — $1,000 scholarship winner
Iowa High School Journalist of the Year
Anne Rogers, 2015
Laura Sciesinski, 2014
Lisa Friesth, 2012
Kelly McGowan, 2011
Kallen Kramer, 2010
Matthew Putney, 2002 — runner-up
On-the-Spot Contest
First place
Faisal Alabsi, 2009 — photography
Catherine Carraci, 2009 — news writing
Lauren Gehrke, 2009 — yearbook copy and caption writing
Amanda Gabbert, 2008 — photography
Kevin Hu, 2008 — opinion
Erin Funk, 2008 — yearbook layout
Brittany Deal, 2007 — editorial writing
Torey Robinson, 2007 — sports writing
Susan Clausen, 2006 — news writing
Abby Weaver, 2006 — digital photography
Sam Schroeder, 2005 — digital photography
Mike Slusark, 2005 — editorial writing
Alicia Corron, 2004 — photography
Afton Simpson, 2003 — photography
Matthew Putney, 2002 — photography
Second place
Kristine Hayes, 2009 — news writing
Kevin Hu, 2009 — editorial writing
Rachael Meyer, 2009 — yearbook copy and caption writing
Hannah Emmerson, 2007 — yearbook design
Cory Gagne, 2007 — yearbook copy and caption writing
Larissa French, 2006 — news writing
Mike Slusark, 2004 — sports writing
Matt Campbell, 2002 — news writing
Third place
Kaitlyn Ellerman, 2009 — editorial writing
Kofi Manteaw, 2009 — photography
Kelly McGowan, 2009 — yearbook design
Catherine Caracci, 2008 — news writing
Hannah Emmerson, 2008 — yearbook design
Torey Robinson, 2006 — sports writing
Xian Zhang, 2005 — editorial writing
Stacie Bendixen, 2004 — sports writing
Afton Simpson, 2004 — photography
Honorable Mention
Matt Knoedel, 2009 — editorial writing
Kari Dockum, 2007 — news writing
Susan Clausen, 2005 — sports writing
COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION GOLD CIRCLE AWARDS
Silver Crown Winner
2015, 1995
Critiques
Gold Medalist 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1993
Silver Medalist 2012, 2011, 2006, 2005, 2001, 1996, 1995
Individual Awards
First place
Michael Knoedel, 2011 — news page design
Kelly McGowan, 2010 — single page feature package
Kelly McGowan, 2010 — single page feature package portfolio
Julia Manning, 2010 — sports page design portfolio
Jane Slusark, 2005 — news writing
Amanda Cook, Jane Slusark, Matthew Putney, 2004 — double truck
Second place
Michelle Kumar, 2016 — off-campus opinion online
Carly Kinning, 2015 — feature photo
Lizzy Orr/Olivia White/Meredith Gwennap, 2014 — photo illustration
Michael Knoedel, 2011 — feature page design
Kelly McGowan, Mike Shi, Zach Winjum, 2010 — two-page feature page
Julia Manning, 2010 — sports page design
Julia Manning, 2010 — opinion page design
Haley Johnson, 2009 editorial page design
Veronica Roshek, 2008 — editorial writing
Chris Sigmund, 2004 — editorial writing
Jane Slusark, 2004 — news writing
Third place
Natalie Larimer, 2016 — commentary online
Kenzie Foldes, Anne Rogers, 2013 — single subject presentation
Evan Culbert, 2011 — feature/news single page package portfolio of work
Evan Culbert, 2009 — feature/news single page
Kallen Kramer, 2010 — two-page feature package
Julia Manning, 2010 — feature page design
Evan Culbert, 2009 — feature page design
Andy Hummel, 2009 — hand-drawn illustration
Kallen Kramer, Stephanie Ivankovich, 2009 — single subject presentation
Kallen Kramer, Ben Vander Ploeg, Brennan Winget, 2009 — single subject presentation
Amy Lovejoy, 2009 — news design
Dwight Lykins, 2009 — single subject
Alex Kron, 2006 — sports feature writing
Van Holmgren, 2002 — editorial cartoon portfolio
Lena Rydberg, 2001 — news photography
Genevieve Ramsay, 1998 — opinion design
Certificate of Merit
Kenzie Foldes, 2013 — design portfolio
Jeremy Caracci, Myles Glandorf, 2013 — single subject presentation
Kenzie Foldes, 2013 — feature page portfolio of work
Hannah Soyer, 2011 — news feature writing
Molly Ward, 2011 — feature photograph
Spencer Vasey, 2011 — feature page portfolio of work
Kallen Kramer, 2010 — Page one design
Cicely Gordon, Haley Johnson, Julia Manning, 2009 — single subject presentation
Haley Johnson, 2009 — infographics
Julia Manning, Brennan Winget, 2009 — people design
Yiming Qin, 2009 — hand-drawn illustration
Lauren Proffitt, 2009 — feature design
Dan Haight, 2008 — news photography
Dan Haight, 2008 — news photography
Torey Robinson, 2008 — editorial writing
Veronica Roshek, 2008 — editorial writing
Susan Clausen, Elise Mullen, 2007 — single subject presentation
Sam Schroeder, 2006 — feature photography
Sam Ites, 2003 — opinion writing off campus
Matthew Putney, Chris Verlingia, 2002 – sports layout
Nathan Benn, 1998 – sports photography
