The results of the second round of J-Challenges are here!

Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on your school’s entries!

This is a learning experience for everyone who entered and those of you who may use these exemplars to inspire your own students.

Our judges for the second round of Journalism challenges include a photo editor, a features writer, a graphic designer and a retired journalism educator. Between these four individuals, here are the results:

Newspaper/Newsmagazine Challenge:

• First place: Eagle’s Life Liberty North High School “Project Based Learning” by Kendall Steinmetz, Cici Sheeks, Daniel Harper, Claire Henry
• Second place: Eagle’s Life Liberty North High School “It’s Life” by Catherine Hemenway, Kayl Auch, Ingrid Weaver, Kari Tott

Yearbook Challenge:

• First place: The Reflector Lee’s Summit High School “Explosive Exposure” by Britten Duet
• Second place: Paragon Hermann High School “The Working Hour” by Kaitlin Rohlfing, Brandi Buesking, Daelynn Payne, Maddie Bader

For more information, including past prompts and to see example work from past winners from the Challenges program, visit: https://mipajournalism.com/student-contests/j-challenges/