For my JEA Journalist of the Year application, I created a portfolio detailing my journalistic work across nine sections throughout my time in high school. I was named the International Journalist of the Year and later became a top-six finalist in the national competition, earning a $1,200 college scholarship. Below you can see the positions on The Standard I held throughout high school, as well as the awards The Standard won while I was on staff.

Student Journalist of the Year Portfolio

Positions

  • Editor-in-Chief: Online (2024-25)
  • Lead Features Editor (2023-24)
  • Media Team (2022-23)
  • Staff Writer (2021-22)

Staff Awards

  • NSPA Online Pacemaker Winner | 2025
  • NSPA Innovation Pacemaker Winner | 2025
  • NSPA Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist | 2022, 2023, 2024
  • NSPA Newspaper Seventh Place in Best of Show | 2024
  • SNO Distinguished Site | 2021-22, 2023-24, 2024-25
  • CSPA Gold Crown Award | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • JEA First Amendment Press Freedom Award | 2024, 2025
  • JEA Excellence in Service Journalism Award | 2024
  • SPA Best Website Shortlist in National Awards | 2025
  • SPA Best Project or Initiative Shortlist in National Awards | 2025
  • SPA Highly Commended Best Digital in London Regionals | 2025
  • SPA Best Magazine Design Shortlist in National Awards | 2024
  • SPA Best Sports Section Shortlist in National Awards | 2024
  • Headliners in Education Best Continuing Coverage Writing Staff | 2025