Norup Student Selected for Aspiring Young Journalist Award

In January, Journalism II students in 8th grade at Norup International School compiled a media portfolio showcasing their finest work from the two years they spent in class. The portfolios included podcast episodes, blog posts, and advertising created for The Dailey Dose, Norup's student-led podcast. Additionally, they included a photo, introductory letter, resume, letters of recommendation, and a written response to the question: "What is the importance and benefit of middle school journalism programs?" Creating these portfolios prepared students to enter a contest at Norup for the Journalism Education Association Aspiring Young Journalist Award.

A panel of judges comprised of staff members from the Berkley School District evaluated the portfolios. The judges selected one portfolio to be submitted for the Aspiring Young Journalist award, and 8th grader Ronald McCombs was selected for this honor.

Journalism teacher Prima Dailey shared, “Ronald's portfolio showed the breadth of his journalistic capabilities from podcast episodes to blog posts to advertising - all for The Dailey Dose. He can now use this collection of work in high school and beyond!”

Ronald’s portfolio moved on to judging at the national level.

Congrats, Ronald!