High school students from across the nation met in Dallas last week for a journalism convention hosted by the Journalism Education Association and National Scholastic Press Association. Pacemaker, Best of the Year and Write-Off contest winners were announced, including several from SM North (see below for full list). North’s 2017 yearbook placed first in its category, marking the ninth time the Indian has claimed a first place Best of Show award. Congratulations to the talented yearbook writers and photographers who work hard to make this possible. 

Award winners:

Yearbook 289-336 Pages: 1st place: Indian, Shawnee Mission North High School, Overland Park, Kansas

Honorable Mention in NSPA 2017 Design of the Year by Shannon Wray from Indian of Shawnee Mission North High School

5th place in NSPA 2017 Design of the Year by Tiffany Roberts from Indian of Shawnee Mission North High School

Honorable Mention in NSPA 2017 Picture of the Year Finalists by Morgan Vonderburgge from Indian of Shawnee Mission North High School`

Excellent in Sports Action Photography: Aaliyah Lee from Shawnee Mission North High School

Honorable Mention in First-Year Photo: Katlyn Killeen from Shawnee Mission North High School