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2020 SIPA News

American Heritage, West Henderson receive technology grants

The SIPA Endowment Committee awarded two technology grants this year due to COVID-19. WAHS News broadcast at American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida and Wingspan news program and Westwind yearbook at West Hendersoon HS in Hendersonville, North Carolina received $500 for technology.

SIPA members receive national recognition, awards

SIPA members snag big awards for individual achievements as well as for overall publications from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Journalism Education Association, National Scholastic Press Association, and Quill and Scroll Honor Society.

Ebony Christie named first SIPA Star

Ebony Christie, Richland Northeast HS (S.C.) producer, becomes the first student recognized as a SIPA Star, a showcase series that spotlights individual students, celebrates their content and exemplifies good Southern journalism at work in scholastic classrooms. 

Endowment to award two technology grants

Since the school year will be virtual, the SIPA Endowment Committee will award two $500 technology grants to members.

SIPA adopts six cornerstone values

This summer, SIPA adopted six cornerstone values that coincide with its new mission statement.

SIPA recognizes individuals for service at 2020 convention

SIPA recognized several individuals for their service at the annual convention held March 6-8, 2020 in Columbia.

Amanda Heckert announced as 2020 convention keynote

Amanda Heckert, a University of South Carolina alumna, will be the Saturday morning keynote speaker at the 2020 convention. Heckert is the deputy editor at Garden & Gun magazine and editor of the magazine's latest book, Southern Women.

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