Struthers High School’s newspaper, The Student Prints, has won “Best Newspaper” at Youngstown State University’s Annual Press Day, which was held on Monday, May 15.
Approximately 35 Struthers High School students, along with teacher Stephanie Muntean, attended Press Day. They attended sessions given by communications professionals, local reporters and photographers, as well as YSU President Jim Tressel.
During their sessions, students learned about yearbook design, photography, storytelling, journalism and leadership. This year, Stan Boney, journalist and evening anchor for WKBN-27 First News, delivered the keynote address at the awards ceremony.
The following Struthers High School students received awards in the following categories: Derek Gage placed first for his personality profile; Paul Nakley placed second for his personality profile; Tim McIntee placed second for his sports news article; Madison King placed second for her review; Jay Levonyak placed second for his sports feature article and third for his opinion article; Katelynn Genhart placed third for her news article; and The Students Prints was awarded “Best Newspaper.”
Press Day at Youngstown State University is designed to help high school students in the tri-county area improve their journalism skills on school newspaper, broadcasts and yearbooks and improve how they interact with their community.
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