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Cover photo by Grady
Farris of Plainfield High
IHSPA Insights.... pgs. 3-15 School. Farris earned
Hoosier Highlights... pgs. 16-23 the Yearbook Feature
Photography Harvey
Must-Have Material... pgs. 24-30 Award in division 2 for
this image.

Indiana High School Press Association

ADVISER BOARD
President:
Carrie Wadycki, Lake Central HS, cwadycki@lcscmail.com
President Elect:
Chad Tuley, Scecina HS, catuley@gmail.com
Vice President:
Rachel McCarver, Columbus North HS, mccarverr@bcsc.k12.in.us
Secretary:
Nicole Wilson, Carmel HS, nwilson@ccs.k12.in.us
Past President:
Sarah Verpooten, Lake Central HS, sverpoot@lcscmail.com
At Large:
Robin Bilinski, NorthWood HS, rbilinski@wanee.org
Melissa Deavers, Portage HS, meldeavers@portage.k12.in.us
Julie Elston, Crown Point HS, jelston@cps.k12.in.us
Jim Lang, Floyd Central HS, jlang@nafcs.k12.in.us
STUDENT BOARD
President:
Jessica Wray, Franklin HS, wray91@aol.com
Vice President
Jon Ferguson, Floyd Central HS, jferguson@fcbagpiper.com
At Large:
Carrie Gavit, Fishers HS, karebare910@hotmail.com
Michael Majchrowicz, Lake Central HS, mmajchrowicz1993@gmail.com
Macey Moreland, Greenwood Community HS, mamoreland@gmail.com
IHSPA STAFF
Diana Hadley, IHSPA Executive Director, dhadley@franklincollege.edu
Dennis Cripe, IHSPA Adviser, dcripe@franklincollege.edu
MAGAZINE CORDINATOR
Ryan Gunterman, Bloomington HS North, prgunter@mccsc.edu
All IHSPA photos by Clark Hadley

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full Executive board members reflect
upon a eventful term with IHSPA

DISCLOSURE
Don’t wait to get involved
A group photo of the 1925 Indiana High School Press Association fall convention
appears in a recently published book that celebrates the 175th anniversary of Franklin
Diana Hadley College. It is interesting to note that IHSPA was founded in 1922 by two college stu-
IHSPA Director
-dents who realized that journalistic projects were difficult, throughout Indiana who provide positive leadership for the
and it might be beneficial for publication staffs to get organization as officers.
together to share their challenges and celebrate their Judges who evaluate Indiana high school publications
successes. with Hoosier Star critiques marvel at the many outstand-
Much has changed in 87 years, but there are still ing publications from one state, and an impressive
challenges and successes and important reasons to stay number of staffs and individuals bring honor to the state
connected as a group of schools and individuals with through national competitions.
much to share. As we look toward 2011, I hope students and advis-
The elation we felt with the adoption of state journalism ers will explore the ways they can participate in IHSPA
standards in 2007 seems like a long time ago as we work activities. In addition to the annual convention, last year’s
on new certification and Core 40 issues at the same time events included the third First Amendment Symposium at
schools try to survive budget cuts and other academic the Indiana Statehouse and regional workshops at India-
changes. napolis, Fort Wayne, Crown Point, and New Albany.
The good news for the 2010 version of IHSPA includes In addition to those opportunities, schools are encour-
great support from media professionals and universities aged to suggest ideas for social events for advisers and
to provide a variety of workshops and special events students in an increased effort to create bonds between
throughout the year and the students and advisers people who have similar interests and concerns.

Keep in touch with IHSPA:

Executive Director Diana Hadley On the Net
Office... 317.738.8199 Association Website... http://ihspa.franklincollege.edu
Cell... 317.341.4360 Director’s Blog... http://dhadley.wordpress.com
E-mail... dhadley@franklincollege.edu Facebook Page... http://www.facebook.com/IHSPA
Save the dates!
Contest Deadlines Association Events
Yearbook Hoosier Star... Nov. 15 State Convention... Oct. 21 & 22
Newspaper Hoosier Star... Jan. 21 Franklin College
Student Journalist of the Year... Feb. 15 First Amendment Symposium... March 2
Newspaper Harvey Awards... June 1 Indiana Statehouse
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Sarah Verpooten receives a hug from
her Lake Central High School and
IHSPA colleague Carrie Wadycki while
speaking with Kande McKay of Madison
Consolidated High School. Verpoo-
ten served as IHSPA president until
October 2009 when Wadycki took over
the role of leading the association’s
executive board.

Don’t take it for granted

Too many times I take this organization for granted. IHSPA seems to have always
been there for me – when I was in high school, when I student taught, when I had 1st
Amendment issues and even when I just needed someone to understand what I was Sarah Verpooten
going through. It’s a great testament to the steadfastness them in an open exchange of ideas? Lake Central HS
of this group of dedicated advisers. It’s just not an option anymore to let advisers be an 2008-2009
IHSPA has been in my career exactly when I needed it island in their school. They need to know that IHSPA ex- President
to be at all different stages. ists and, more importantly, that we care about them and
And now I think it’s time to start giving back. their students.
If I have learned anything in my tenure on the Execu- When I think of how much IHSPA has affected my
tive Board, especially in this last year as president, it’s career and my students, I can’t imagine not wanting to
that we have to be a united force and draw in advisers share that with a new or struggling adviser.
that aren’t associated with IHSPA – both for our own Can you?
sake and for theirs. Partner with IHSPA this year. Mentor a new adviser or
We have fought battles for our kids and our programs just invite someone out for coffee. The relationships and
and we will continue to fight them. strength in numbers will be good for all of us.
How much stronger could we be if our fellow advisers Don’t take what you’ve got to offer for granted.
at non-member schools were on our side? How much Don’t take IHSPA for granted.
stronger could our programs be if we reached out to I definitely don’t anymore.

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 Advisers, students make
connections with IHSPA
Driving two and a half hours to and from Franklin with IHSPA President
Carrie Wadycki
Lake Central HS Sarah Verpooten five to six times a year is one of my favorite parts about
2008-2009
President-Elect
this organization. It’s not enough that I work side by side with her every
single day at Lake Central High missing from this supportive with a school in need and to
School…I also have to spend group. share our knowledge with a
extra Saturdays with her too. During the fall of 2008, I was young staff.
Working with the IHSPA contacted by a small charter In the upcoming year I hope
board this year has been a les- school in Gary. The yearbook that IHSPA can continue their
son in connecting. Verpooten’s staff and advisers of the 21st efforts to reach out and con-
goals were to seek out Indiana Century Charter School invited nect with those lost and young
schools that do not belong to us to their newsroom to see journalism programs.
this organization and to invite their progress on their very first With the ever changing teach-
them to join. yearbook. ing license standards, I hope
After plotting every high We shared teaching materi- IHSPA will be there to help
school in the state on a large als, explored cameras and advisers gain certification and
map of Indiana, it was surprising talked about staff organization. grow to build the best journalism
to me how many schools are It was a nice feeling to connect programs for their students.
 Journalism initiatives evolve
One focus of our association is to continue to spread the knowledge of the First
Amendment. In addition to this convention, IHSPA also hosts a First Amendment
Symposium at the Indiana State House each spring. Not only is the venue beautiful,
Rachel McCarver
Columbus North HS the feeling of making a difference is too. The symposium was a blast. I should have been intimidated joining as a
2008-2009 is a great opportunity to get together with other high second year teacher--but I couldn’t be.
Secretary schools from around the state and compare ideas. The rest of the board welcomed all the newbies with
While you are there, you’ll hear from some inspiring open arms and lots of insight. The term started off with a
students, advisers, and special guests. wonderful retreat in Indianapolis and the fun didn’t stop
Another focus of our association is coming up with new there.
and inventive ideas to make advisers’ jobs easier. We Throughout the year, we met at Franklin College and
provide regional workshops and also a wide network of discussed any scholastic journalism news or problems
experienced advisers if you ever need a helping hand. from around Indiana.
We can offer workshops about a variety of topics. It’s interesting to hear about the small programs just
My experience, thus far with IHSPA has been eye- starting out as well as the huge programs that have been
opening. Seeing some of the unfortunate censorship of around for decades.
publications and other first amendment issues is what If you have any interest in joining IHSPA, do it. It is a
keeps me motivated to educate. great opportunity to get involved. If you have any sugges-
This was my first year on the executive board and it tions or ideas, let us know.

Time on board
was well spent
Kande McKay It has been an amazing year to be on the IHSPA
Madison Cons. HS board. We continually are reaching out to high school
2008-2009
Past President journalism programs across the state while bringing
some quality programs to our student journalists and teachers.
We’ve had the opportunity to conduct regional workshops, help IPS schools
create better experiences for their students, and be a model for the country with
our First Amendment Symposium and other First Amendment initiatives.
Not only that, I got to meet two of my personal journalism heroes, Mary Beth
Tinker and Tom French.
None of this could happen without the involvement of our high school journal-
ism programs across the state. In an effort to be more inclusive, we’ve asked all
member schools to reach out to non-member schools and encourage them to
join IHSPA.
Area schools can become their own support network, working with staffs
across school lines and collaborating on issues that face our student journal-
ists today. With regional workshops, these schools can form tight journalism
communities which can give our students the tools they need to be successful
in their future endeavors, in and out of journalism.
I encourage everyone to reach out to non-member and member schools alike
in your area to form these learning communities.
As I move off the board, I will miss seeing my fellow board members. How-
ever, the IHSPA is in great hands.
We have motivated and confident leaders on this board who have amazing
ideas to make this organization reach maximum potential.
I look forward to seeing everything they accomplish this year. Good luck!
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Efforts show true dedication
I served as an at-large member of the Indiana High School Press Association’s 2008-
2009 executive board, and I’m looking forward to serving as secretary for 2009-2010.
As a member of the board, I was excited to see the passion of Indiana high school
Nicole Wilson
students and advisers, and enjoyed working more closely well-known to those involved with scholastic journalism, Carmel HS
with colleagues toward advancing scholastic journalism. was the keynote speaker at this event, and IHSPA was 2008-2009
Efforts of this year’s board included collaborating on honored to have her as our guest. At-Large
methods to increase membership, discussing legal and Her experiences have impacted all students in the
ethical concerns Indiana advisers and students faced, pro- United States, and being able to hear them first-hand was
moting and implementing mini-workshops for publications a treat for everyone. Beyond that, the event brought out
staffs statewide and, of course, attempting to plan the best state government leaders like Gov. Mitch Daniels, who
state convention yet. spoke about the importance of celebrating our most impor-
IHSPA also worked hard for the annual First Amend- tant guarantee of freedom – the First Amendment.
ment Symposium, which brought together some of the I encourage anyone who is not currently involved with
state’s brightest and most dedicated student journalists. IHSPA to get involved because the camaraderie and the
Mary Beth Tinker, a student rights advocate who is dedication of those involved is a true inspiration.

Continuing the cause

I’ve been honored once again to serve as an at-large member of the
IHSPA board. My focus this year has continued to be in reaching out and
educating government officials and administrators about the value of Jim Lang
Floyd Central HS
scholastic journalism. with the Indiana Department of Education to forge 2008-2009
Now that Indiana has adopted rigorous standards closer relationships with administrators and guid- At-Large
for journalism, much of our work has centered on ance counselors. Also, IHSPA should take pride
using them to educate administrators, counselors, in the continued success of the First Amendment
and government officials about journalism’s es- Symposium and outreach programs. I was honored
sential place in any curriculum. Additional academic to be a part of both programs again this year.
credit for journalism and media classes continues to As always, I am grateful for the privilege of serv-
be a goal of mine. ing advisers, students, and the IHSPA in any way
Now is the time, I believe, to build upon our work that I can. Thank you for another wonderful year.

Enjoying quality time

Taking my involvement with IHSPA to a new level has been both fun and
rewarding. I’ve had the opportunity to work with a great group of advisers
Robin Bilinski and student board members who are committed to reaching out to other
NorthWood HS
2008-2009 advisers and staffs across Indiana in order to improve the quality of scholastic journalism.
At-Large From the Duck Pin bowling at the retreat last winter to hearing Mary Beth Tinker speak at the First
Amendment Symposium in the spring, from learning about challenges faced by student publications in our
state to offering input on policies and practices of the board and determining actions to take with the state
Board of Education, this year has been one that I have enjoyed.
After all, the outlet mall is just a few minutes down the highway! Seriously, for those of you who fear that
being more involved with IHSPA would be overwhelming, fear no more.
Diana and the other board members make this process painless.
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Student board meets its goals
I enjoyed participating as the vice president on the adviser board this year. My main
role was to work with the student board members, and they were phenomenal! They
helped us revamp the First Amendment Symposium format to make it more student Chad Tuley
Scecina Memorial HS
focused, and I think that was they will only grow stronger as the RTV 6 and showed some examples 2008-2009
received well by all who attended. year progresses. of how to use better transitions from Vice President
They each spoke and did a great job Last year’s group also laid the one segment to the next in packages
of facilitating the events. groundwork for a new and improved or in the overall show.
As a group, they represent the student website, which offers a lot This year, my goal is to plan out
best of scholastic journalism in of exciting possibilities. My hope is the hands-on technology part of the
Indiana, and that was evident at that this year’s group can take the workshop with Franklin College’s
the symposium. They also made ideas from the past year and make technology people so I can ensure
some impressive changes to the the dynamic student website they all will go smoothly.
student election format for the 2009 envisioned a reality. The members of the adviser board
convention. I also enjoyed leading the broad- make every meeting entertaining
The most important change was cast workshop at the convention and productive (in that order), and
making sure a junior was elected to again this year. Although the tech- I know we are all committed to our
the vice president position to ensure nology didn’t cooperate completely, jobs as advisers.
we would have some carry-over in we made due and still got the I’ve really enjoyed my experience
the following year. Jessica Wray students who attended excited about on the board and look forward to
returns this year with a new group improving their programs. continuing the improvements we’re
of enthusiastic students, so I believe Sarah Cornell spoke on behalf of making.

First year adventures give

guidance for second term
As a student board member and acting vice president, I was excited at the Jessica Wray
Franklin Comm. HS
prospect of planning student activities and holding new student officer elec- 2008-2009
Student Board Member
tions for this year’s fall convention. My first year on the student board was a
mini-adventure. Being able to meet and work with high school journalists from other schools across Indiana
was an amazing experience, and one I’m looking forward to repeating.
Being a student board member provided me with the opportunity to sit in on discussions about changes
in high school journalism curriculums, First Amendment problems and teacher licensing. It has given me
opportunity to have another outlet for my voice to be heard.
From the First Amendment Symposium to the fall convention, IHSPA is a leading figure for scholastic
journalism support and innovation.
I hope that for 09-10, the student board can be more active on the Internet, creating and designing a
Web site specifically for students, and a way to stay in touch and connected to peers who have the same
interest and passion for high school journalism.

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 All students have a chance
The editor in chief before me was amazing. Not only
was she selected for the position as a junior, but she
also wrote incredible, in-depth feature stories. She was
Aliya Mood
2009 High School also a record-breaking member of the swim team, had one of the highest
Journalist of the Year GPAs in the school and was accepted to the Ivy League school of Columbia
University. She was also runner-up for Indiana High School Press Associa-
tion’s Journalist of the Year competition.
So a few weeks after I was given an application, my adviser mentioned
something about applying. I said to him, “Do you even think I have a
chance?”
I spent the next couple of weeks preparing examples of my work for the
portfolio, gathering my resume and writing a self-statement. These activities
were great for two reasons. First, anyone who is planning on having any type
of career needs this material and, especially journalists, can thrive with a
complete, professional portfolio. Second, it was also a great way of calculat-
ing my progress as a journalist throughout the past few years.
On the night of the First Amendment Symposium as I was listening to
other student journalists talk about their work, one student talked about how
he had spent a night in jail, been a vegetarian for a month, and had done
many other things all for the sake of writing a column. Moments after being named Indiana’s
I leaned over to a friend next to me and said, “And that’s why I’m not going journalist of the year, former Bloomington
High School North student Aliya Mood
to win, I’ve never been to jail.”
(left) meets with freedom of speech
But later in the night as IHSPA Executive Director Diana Hadley began activist Mary Beth Tinker at the 2009 First
describing the next High School Journalist of the Year, I noticed that they Amendment symposium in Indianapolis.
were reading my class standing, my GPA, my extracurriculars, and finally my Mood’s portfolio was submitted to the na-
name. tional competition where she was named
Winning that award was totally unexpected and surprising, and it has one of the national runners-up, earning a
opened a lot of doors for me as I have entered college. I encourage anyone $2,000 scholarship.
who considers completing the application process to do so because even the
most unsuspecting person, like me, has a chance.
Lawrence Central senior
and 2010 Indiana High
School Journalist of the
Year Sean Jordan chats
with 2010 First Amend-
ment Symposium keynote
speaker Nick Clooney.

2010 IHSPA Student Journalist of the Year Finalists (starting at left): Christina
Kladis, Portage High School; Jordan Steiger, Portage High School; Andrew Perrin,
North Central High School; Nick Clooney, First Amendment Symposium speaker;
Dr. Tony Bennet, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction; Robby Howard,
Munster High School; Deanna Sheafer, Crown Point High School, and Sean
Jordan, Lawrence Central High School. (Not shown: Michelle Hu, Carmel High
School). All finalists were editors of at least one publication at their school. The
average GPA of the group was 4.15. Indiana students who wish to apply for the
2011 award must submit completed portfolios to IHSPA before Feb. 15, 2011.
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Students must value responsibility
Student press is a powerful tool in public schools. One that I feel should
be celebrated rather than restricted. I am fortunate to work in a district that
holds the same beliefs. In fact our school board approved a policy supporting
the Ideals of a Free Press for our student publications way back in 1978.
Our corporation policy is based on the Journalistic Standards of the American Society of Newspaper Edi-
Jeffry Henderson tors that contains a statement of principles which include: Responsibility, Freedom of the Press, Indepen-
Bloomington HS North dence, Truth and Accuracy, Impartiality and Fair Play.
2008 Co-Administrator These principles, coupled with the curriculum offered in Journalism classes create the perfect oppor-
of the Year tunity for teachable moments for our students. It also provides the foundation for preparation for life as a
journalist after completion of high school.
I am also fortunate to work with a journalism teacher like Mr. Ryan Gunterman, who takes these prin-
ciples to heart and takes the responsibility of teaching them to his students very seriously.
It is my firm belief that having a student press that adheres to these principles adds great value to our
high school. Our students clearly understand the level of responsibility they have and work diligently to live
up to these standards.
As you all practice and hone your skills as journalists, I encourage you to accept this responsibility and
adhere to the principles outlined by the American Society of Newspaper Editors in all of your work.

Bloomington HIgh School North Principal Jeffry Hen-

derson addresses the crowd at the 2009 IHSPA First
Amendment Symposium.

Lawrence North High School principal Steve Geoglein addresses Indiana students and advisers at
the 2008 IHSPA state convention after being named co-administrator of the year.

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 POWERFUL
PRAISE
Words of support from the
school’s student journalists
earned Munster High School
Principal Stephen Tripenfeldas
(right) the 2009 Administrator
of the Year Award.
“Many public school newspapers start
out at a disadvantage just because
of what the administration puts in place
in terms of prior review and
censorship. At Munster, we do not
have this problem. Mr. Tripenfeldas
lets us make our own decisions
and allows us to publish whatever
we want without questioning.
He trusts our judgement.”
-Robby Howard, Crier editor

“I don’t think I could ask for a

better principal to practice high
school journalism under.
Mr. Tripenfeldas’s hands-off approach
and his willingness to talk
makes him ideal.”
-Gail Oesterle, Crier editor

YOUR principal might be the best...

so submit the nomination!
The Indiana High School Press Association HOW TO NOMINATE
Send a cover letter with your name, nominee’s
recognizes outstanding high school administra-
name and school, and why he or she is deserving
tors who support scholastic journalism and the of the award along with supporting materials to:
right for students to operate free of censorship Diana Hadley - IHSPA
Shirk Hall - Franklin College
and prior review.
101 Branigin Blvd.
Franklin, IN 46131

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PER
RFECT
pointj of

view
The 2009 IHSPA state convention
provided multiple opportunities for
Indiana student journalists to develop
the skills needed for their high school
publications – and beyond

INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL PRESS ASSOCIATION17

 Thursday Convention’s opening night

night’s
featured contests and
social activities that
brought everyone together

ALL RIGHT

While some students

competed against the best
in on-site contests, others
enjoyed spending time with
fellow journalists during so-
cial activities led by IHSPA
student board officers.

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2009 On-Site Photo Portfolio
Contests Winners Jeff Nottingham,
Lake Central
Editorial Cartooning Kelleigh Romba,
Emily Philips, Lake Central
Portage
Danielle Giosioa,
Editorial Writing Lake Central
Robbie Howard, Photo News Feat.
Munster Brooke Shoopman,
Fishers
Carrie Gavit,
Fishers Matt Crytzer,
Lake Central
Eugene Hinderer,
Floyd Central Cesar Pulido,
Lake Central
News Writing
Patrick Schaefer, Photo Sports
Portage Lauren Brewer,
Fishers
Brooke Matthews,
Fishers Megan Lynch,
Lake Central
Heather Smith,
Fishers Ariele Morris,
Lake Central
Feature Writing
Yearbook Cover/Endsheets
Deirde Capriglione,
Jessica Moore,
Munster
Lake Central
Emily Wasson, Kristen Miller,
Columbus North, Lincoln
Hannah Harper, Emily DeMario,
Fishers Lake Central
Sports Writing Yearbook Student Life
Hannah Troyer, Leah Beauchamp,
Fishers Fishers
Kevin Sopoci, Laura Hubrich,
Fishers Floyd Central

Infographic Design Nikki Prestel,

Katie Kutsko, Columbus North
Columbus North Ethics & Leadership
Jon Ferguson, Mike Majchrowicz,
Floyd Central Lake Central

Allie Mender, Lauren Pennington,

Lake Central Columbus North

Newspaper P1 Design Gail Oesterle,

Irina Miralda, Munster
Floyd Central Yearbook Theme
Trisha Shanahan, Katey Burns,
Lake Central Fishers

Newspaper Feat. Deisgn Elizabeth Richards,

Emili Hefler, Lincoln
Columbus North Brittany King,
Kelsey Green, Fishers
Fishers Copy Editing
Grace Calderone, Amanda Heinzman,
Lake Central Fishers

Photo Illustration Jenny Dieckmann,

Sarah Stedt, Columbus North
Lake Central Rebecca Kimberly,
Lake Central
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 Tom French, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, gets
convention participants going on the second day
of events. French proved to be the perfect kickoff
for a Friday schedule packed with awards, col-
laboration, intensive workshops and catching up
with good friends from across the state.

Festivities
provideFUN for

FRIDAY Sessions, seminars and success made for

a full day on the Franklin College campus

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Your 2009-2010 IHSPA
Student Board: Jessica
Wray, president, Franklin
Community High School;
Michael Majchrowicz,
Lake Central High School;
Carrie Gavit, Fishers High
School; Macey Moreland,
Greenwood High School
and Jon Ferguson, vice
president from Floyd
Central High School.

INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL PRESS ASSOCIATION21

 1. 3.

2.

Nothing
4.

but the
BEST
Students, advisers, adminsitrators and friends were
recognized for their tireless efforts in journalism
Just a few receiving honors during the adviser luncheon
were: 1. Janet McKinney, Fishers High School; 2. Dan
Waechter, Ball State University; 3. Steve Tripenfeldas,
Munster High School; and 4. Terry Nelson, Muncie Central
High School (retired).

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Hoosier Star
winners
ALL 2009 HONOREES
Yearbook
HOOSIER STAR WINNERS
Division 1
Logue – NorthWood HS
The Key – Hanover Central HS
Division 2
Nikean – Bloomington HS North
Tiger Tracks – Fishers HS
Magician – Muncie Central HS
Division 3
Pinnacle – Carmel HS
Hoosier Star
merit awards
Newspaper Yearbook
HOOSIER STAR MERIT AWARDS
Totem – Scottburg HS
Division 1
Paw Prints – LaCrosse HS
The Booster – Scottsburg HS Woodman – Greenwood HS
Division 2 Paragon – Munster HS
Fused – Bloomington HS North Silhouettes – Plainfield HS
The Munsonian – Muncie Central HS Log – Columbus North HS
Quiver – Lake Central HS
Crier – Munster HS
Division 3 Newspaper
HiLite – Carmel HS Paolite – Paoli HS
Cub Reporter – Lawrence Central HS The Bagpiper – Floyd Central HS
The Journal – Southport HS
North Star – Lawrence North HS
Harbinger – Zionsville Community HS
Inklings – Crown Point HS
Mill Stream – Noblesville HS
Owl – Warren Central HS
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 Go ahead,

ALL
take it Every form you, and your
publication, will ever need

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PLEASE SUBMIT MATERIAL TO
IHSPA BEFORE FEBRUARY 15!

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 PLEASE SUBMIT EVERYTHING TO IHSPA BEFORE JANUARY 22!

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PLEASE SUBMIT EVERYTHING TO IHSPA BEFORE NOVEMBER 13!

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4 to 8
 REGISTRATION FORM To help convention planning, please register by Oct. 1!
Postmark Deadline: STATE
SeptemberCONVENTION
25, 2009 REGISTRATION
Name of School

Street Address

City State Zip Code

Phone Fax

Adviser First Time Attendee? YES NO

Adviser E-mail

*NOTE, the $25 registration fee includes lunch

Business Meeting (student participation) One delegate per publication staff. (example: 1 YB, 1 NP, 1 other):
__________________________________________________________________________ pub ______________
__________________________________________________________________________ pub ______________
__________________________________________________________________________ pub ______________

Number of students attending convention x $25 = x $40 after Oct. 9 $

Number of advisers attending convention x $25 = $

We will be attending; _____ Both days _____ Friday only

Special guests (administrators) attending convention:

Names of Students Attending (no cap, attach extra paper for additional names)

_________________________ _________________________ _________________________

_________________________ _________________________ _________________________

_________________________ _________________________ _________________________

_________________________ _________________________ _________________________

_________________________ _________________________ _________________________

Convention Total = $
OA check/P.O.
OFFICE USE ONLY
must accompany this form. Check/P.O. # ________Date___________ Membership Exp. Date ______

Conduct and Adviser Responsibility Form

Please keep in mind that IHSPA convention attendees will not be the only hotel guests. Remind students that they are representing their schools and the
state association, and that they should behave accordingly.
A midnight curfew will be in effect Thursday night and will be enforced by security. Advisers should remember they are responsible for their students at all
times at the hotel and while on the convention site. They should not be left unsupervised after Thursday’s activities, and advisers should always know where
their students are during convention-related activities.
Excessive noise in all hotel areas, destruction of property, and other inappropriate behavior is not acceptable and can result in eviction. Students and their
schools will be held accountable for damaged property.
Remember, advisers must provide transportation for their own students the entire convention. IHSPA will provide no transportation.
Drinking or possessing alcoholic beverages or the possession/use of illegal drugs is prohibited and will result in immediate dismissal from convention activi-
ties.

II accept fullresponsibility/liability
accept full responsibility for formy
my students at the
students while hotel the
attending andconvention
on campus Oct.during the IHSPA
22-23, 2009 state
at the hotel convention
and during eventsOct. 21-22, 2010.
on campus.

Adviser Signature _____________________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________________

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IHSPA ADVISER/STUDENT OFFICER
ADVISER/STUDENT OFFICER INFO INFORMATION
Any member of the IHSPA may
apply to serve as an officer on the
Executive Board. The Board serves the
membership through activities benefi-
cial to scholastic journalism. The term
of office is one year (fall convention to
fall convention) with the membership
voting on this year’s candidates during
the Adviser Business Meeting on Oct. Oct.
22,
23, 2010.
2009.
A nominating committee will
A NOMINATING
present a slate of officers at the fall con-
vention based on applications received.
If slated, members of the current Board
move up to the next position while new
officers round-out positions and re-
sponsibilities. Officers meet four times
a year, usually at Shirk Hall on the
Franklin College campus. Attendance is
extremely important.
TOToBEbe eligible for a position on the
ELIGIBLE
Board, an adviser must teach journal-
ism or be involved with student pub-
lications at an IHSPA member school.
Each member school may nominate
one candidate for the adviser board.
There are two ways to serve as an
officer on the adviser board:
Officer Track: The officer track is a
five-year commitment that begins with
secretary and follows a line of suc-
Please return to IHSPA before Oct. 1!
cession that includes: Vice President
of Student Activities, President -Elect,
President, and Past President.
At-Large: The At-Large position is
a one-year term. The At-Large officers
also attend board meetings and partici-
pate in IHSPA activities and projects.
Students
STUDENT who wish to contribute
WHO
to Indiana scholastic journalism are en-
couraged to apply to be officers of the
student division of the IHSPA Executive
Board. Student officers attend Board
meetings, participate in program and
convention planning, oversee student
entertainment and conduct the student
meeting during the convention.
To be eligible, a student must be a
member in good standing of a student
publications staff at an IHSPA mem-
ber school. Each member school may
nominate one candidate. Students in
grades 10-12 may run for the Board.
Since a primary activity of the
student officers is to help plan the next
year’s convention, any senior who runs
must make a commitment to be avail-
able and involved in the next year’s
convention.
TOToAPPLY,
apply, complete the student
officer application form below and
send it along with an adviser’s letter of
recommendation and a 100-word es-
say explaining your qualifications and
reasons for seeking the position.
The application deadline is Oct.
Sept.1,15,
2010.
2009.
Each publication and other school
medium shall select one person to act
as a voting delegate at the convention.
These students will meet at the Student
Business Meeting on Oct.Oct. 23,
22, 2010
2009 to
elect their officers. The student division
will have five officers who may vote at
IHSPA Executive Board meetings.
TheFIVE
THE five candidates receiving the
most votes from the student association
membership at the state convention in
October will serve on the Board. The
organization of officers on the student
board will be at the discretion of the
five-member board.
Student officers must remain mem-
bers in good standing of a publications
staff at an IHSPA member school. They
must attend at least 50 percent of the
total meetings of the Executive Board
and/or Student Board.
New board members will be an-
nounced at the end of the business
meeting. New board members will
October 2010
serve terms from October 2009toto Oc-
October 2011.
tober 2010.

IHSPA ADVISER/STUDENT OFFICER APPLICATION

Available on the Web at: http://ihspa.franklincollege.edu/ q Adult Officer Applicatiion
Postmark Deadline: Sept.
Oct. 1,15,
20102009 q Student Officer Application

Name School Phone

School E-mail
School Address City, State, Zip
Home Address City, State, Zip
Application Signature Home Phone

Remember to explain your qualifications, goals and reasons for applying in an attached 100-word essay. Make sure to check
the appropriate box above to indicate if you are running as an adviser or student. Advisers, please specify if you are running
for the officer track or an at-large position. Remember, being an officer is a committment to the IHSPA.

Send completed applications to: Diana Hadley Questions? Call 1-800-852-0232

Officer Application / IHSPA Or: 317-738-8199
Shirk Hall / Franklin College
101 Branigin Boulevard
Franklin, IN 46131

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 Entry deadline is Jan. 25, 2011!
DAVID ADAMS
David FIRST
Adams AMENDMENT
First AmendmentAWARD
Award
School Name: ____________________________________________________________

School Address: ______________________________________________________

School Phone Number: ________________________________________________

Adviser: ______________________ Adviser E-Mail: ______________________

Editors: ____________________________________________________________

Please provide a brief description of your First Amendment project and the publication staffs involved.
Include additional comments on the back of this form or add an additional sheet to this form.

Required materials

To be eligible for the David Adams First Amendment Award, submit this registration sheet with a com-
plete portfolio that includes the following information by deadline:
• any materials created or used during the course of completing this project;
• a timeline of events, important decisions, and dates;
• a clear list of all participants in the project to be honored, including names and titles;
• an analysis of how the project educates students, educators, and community members;
• an explanation, if necessary, of how the project may continue or conclude at the end of the 2010-
2007-
08 school year if more events are planned beyond the January deadline;
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• additional materials you may deem necessary to include.
• Schools may also include an optional Powerpoint presentation with the portfolio that may be
presented at the First Amendment Symposium on March March 2,4, 2008
2011.

Deadline

All materials must be postmarked no later than January 25, 2011

January 25, 2008 and mailed to Diana Hadley, IHSPA,
101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana 46131.

Judging

An independent panel of judges that includes journalism educators and members of the professional
media will judge all portfolios. Multiple awards may be given. The winning publication staffs and their
schools will receive a plaque. All winners will be announced at the First Amendment Symposium at the
Indiana State House on March
March 2,4, 2008.
2011.

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