See highlights made with footage captured by GSPA Student Ambassador Chloe Sears of Clarke Central High School’s ODYSSEY Media Group. Plus, view a gallery of photos from the event, which includes images made by GSPA Ambassadors Ella Chesney of Marietta High School’s Pitchfork newspaper and Jordan Tovin of Woodward Academy’s Phoenix yearbook.
Read MoreRegister now for the April 11 Spring Workshop and Awards
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GSPA and its members from across the state will celebrate the best in scholastic journalism at the 2022 Spring Workshop and Awards. The event will be held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education on Monday, April 11. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. A workshop will lead the event, 9-11:45 a.m., followed by an awards luncheon at noon, catered by the Georgia Center. Professional dress is suggested. Register here.
Read MoreAward-winning show host and filmmaker Keysha Lee to give keynote address at GSPA Awards
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Author, business owner, executive producer and filmmaker Keysha Lee will share an inspirational message with high school journalists and teachers at the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Workshop and Awards on Monday, April 11 at the University of Georgia Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Register at www.ugagspa.org/workshop-awards.
Read MoreLiu selected as 2022 Georgia Champion Journalist of the Year
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Melissa Liu, co-editor-in-chief for The Messenger newspaper at Northview High School in Johns Creek, Georgia, has been named the 2022 Georgia Champion Journalist of the Year by the Georgia Scholastic Press Association and the Journalism Education Association.
Read MoreSummer Media Academy registration now open
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Register now for the 2022 Summer Media Academy and choose from three concentrations: Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism, or Entertainment and Media Studies. Limited need-based scholarships are available and are due Feb. 28. View the story for dates, pricing and other details.
Read More"Back Together": GSPA's Winter Conference was an opportunity to network and form connections
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GSPA Student Ambassador Jordan Tovin of Woodward Academy authored the following piece from his perspective of attending the Winter Conference.
Read MoreStudent Ambassador Spotlight: Star Pompa
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Each month, we will feature work from our GSPA Student Ambassadors.
Star Pompa is a senior at Mary Persons High School where she serves as editor-in-chief for Empescope Yearbook. View some of the photos she has captured. The photos are reprinted with permission.
Read MoreOn-the-Spot Photo Contest winners named from Winter 2022 Conference
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Winter Conference attendees explored the theme of “Reflection” through the On-the-Spot Photography contest.
Read More2022 On-the-Spot Social Media Contest winners announced
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Students showcased their experiences at the Winter Conference on Feb. 10, 2022 through the On-the-Spot Social Media Contest. Posts were featured on Instagram and Twitter in a variety of ways.
Read MoreStudent Ambassador Showcase: Melissa Liu
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Each month, GSPA will feature work from our Student Ambassadors.
Melissa Liu is a senior Northview High School where she serves co-editor-in-chief for The Messenger. Read one of her co-authored pieces about community efforts to mitigate climate change effects. The article is reprinted with permission.
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First Amendment Essay Contest extended through Feb. 28
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Do you believe that public schools should be able to punish students for their off-campus speech? Consider sharing your opinion by entering this year’s First Amendment Essay contest, which has been extended through Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. There is no entry fee to participate. The top three winners and their publications will receive monetary prizes.
Read MoreSpring contests now open
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The 2021-22 Spring General Excellence Competition and Individual Awards contest are now open! Submit your best work from broadcasts, newsmagazines, newspapers and news websites. Additionally, Achievement Awards are open to all publication types. For details and entry forms, go to https://www.ugagspa.org/spring-competitions. The deadline for all entries is Feb. 28.
Read More2022 Winter Conference On-the-spot photography and social media contests
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GSPA will offer two on-the-spot contests during the Winter Conference on Feb. 10. Both will be open to student attendees of any publication type. There are no entry fees for either of these contests.
Read MoreEnter for a chance to have your design featured at the Winter Conference!
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Are you a creative student who is looking to get more involved with GSPA and want to have your artwork featured at the 2022 winter conference?
Read MoreGeorgia Journalist of the Year entries due Jan. 23
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Seniors and juniors are invited to enter the Georgia Champion Journalist and Junior Journalist of the Year contests. Entrants must create a comprehensive online portfolio to showcase their best journalistic pieces, skills and achievements. There are no entry fees for either of these contests. All completed entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2022. This year’s contests feature increased monetary prizes!
Read MoreEnter the 2022 First Amendment Essay contest by Feb. 28
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GSPA is now accepting entries for the 2022 First Amendment Essay Competition. As an essential part of our democracy, the press and education, the First Amendment remains an important area of study and review. Students should write 300-500 words addressing the new prompt for 2022.
Read MoreRegistration now open for 2022 Winter Conference
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Reserve your spot at the 2022 GSPA Winter Conference on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center. The theme is “Back Together.”
Read MoreStudents and advisers: Call for presenters at Winter Conference
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GSPA invites advisers and student staff members from all publication and production types who are interested in presenting at the 2022 Winter Conference Thursday, Feb. 10, at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center to submit their ideas for consideration.
Read MoreUGA First Amendment Clinic's presentation on Prior Review and Prior Restraint now available
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The University of Georgia’s Law School’s First Amendment Clinic has created a presentation that breaks down two forms of censorship of student media: prior review and prior restraint. Check out the Prior Review & Restraint PowerPoint and summary.
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